Blue Iris Support Services is seeking compassionate and dedicated Disability Support Workers to join our team on a Casual basis. This position is based in the Park Ridge area and offers meaningful work supporting individuals with disabilities to live fulfilling and independent lives.

As a Disability Support Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering person-centred support services that enable participants to achieve their goals and participate actively in their communities. This is an opportunity to make a real difference whilst contributing to our mission of providing high-quality disability support services.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide direct personal care and support to participants in line with their individual support plans and preferences.
- Assist participants with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, and meal preparation.
- Support participants in accessing community activities, social engagement, and recreational opportunities.
- Accompany and support participants during appointments, outings, and community participation.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of support provided and participant progress.
- Communicate effectively with participants and team members.
- Promote participant independence, dignity, and rights in all interactions.
- Identify and report any concerns regarding participant wellbeing promptly.
- Assist with light domestic tasks and maintaining safe, clean environments.
- Follow all medication, infection control, manual handling, and workplace safety procedures.
- Encourage skill development, confidence building,



and increased independence through active support practices.
- Monitor and report changes in health, mobility, behaviour, or wellbeing.

What We're Looking For

- Genuine passion for supporting people with disabilities and commitment to person-centred care.
- Previous experience in disability support, aged care, healthcare, mental health, hospital discharge programs, or a related field.
- Experience supporting participants with complex health needs, high physical support requirements, or community transition programs is highly desirable.
- Certificate III or higher qualification in Disability Support, Community Services, Individual Support, or equivalent, or willingness to obtain.
- Current Paid Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or willingness to obtain.
- Current Paid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (Yellow Card) or willingness to obtain.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
- Strong understanding of person-centred active support and capacity-building approaches.
- Strong understanding of restrictive practice
- Sound knowledge of safe manual handling practices and risk management principles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Reliability, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.




- Ability to build rapport and remain calm, patient, and professional in challenging situations.
- Commitment to promoting participant choice, dignity, privacy, and independence.
- Current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle preferred. (Although company vehicles are available and preferred for CAS shifts)
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays where required.
- Experience working with participants who have complex health conditions, Complex mental health, respiratory conditions, mobility limitations, or long-term care requirements will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

- Meaningful work supporting people to achieve their goals and enhance their quality of life.
- Adaptable casual hours tailored to your availability.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Access to professional development and nationally recognised training opportunities.
- Competitive casual rates of pay.
- A workplace culture that values respect, dignity, inclusion, and person-centred care.
- The opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career in the disability and community services sector.
- The opportunity to support participants with complex needs to achieve greater independence and community inclusion.

About Us

Blue Iris Support Services is a dedicated organisation providing high-quality disability and community support services to individuals across Queensland. We are committed to empowering people with disabilities to live independent, fulfilling lives whilst maintaining their dignity, autonomy, an

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