Disability Support Worker – Experienced & High-Intensity Supports As a Disability Support Worker with Evolving Care, you will provide person-centred support tailored to each participant's individual needs, goals and support requirements. Depending on your experience, qualifications and demonstrated competencies, your responsibilities may include supporting children and young people aged 6–16 years with ASD Levels 2 and 3, ADHD, complex behaviours and communication difficulties, as well as supporting participants with complex and high-intensity disability support requirements.

Key responsibilities

Provide high-quality personal care, daily living assistance and community access supports

Support children and young people aged 6–16 years with ASD Levels 2 and 3, ADHD, complex behaviours and communication difficulties

Implement Positive Behaviour Support Plans consistently and accurately

Support participants who are non-verbal or have limited communication abilities

Recognise behavioural triggers, implement proactive strategies and respond appropriately to escalations

Deliver authorised restrictive practices strictly in accordance with relevant Behaviour Support Plans, authorisations, legislation and organisational procedures

Provide specialised supports such as epilepsy and seizure management, dysphagia management, complex manual handling, hoist transfers and medication assistance, where appropriately trained and authorised

Maintain detailed, factual and qualified shift notes and participant documentation

Identify, elevate and report incidents, safeguarding concerns and changes in participant presentation promptly

Work collaboratively with families, Support Coordinators, allied-health professionals and other support workers

About you

Minimum 2 years' demonstrated experience working in disability, aged care or community support, with relevant disability support experience strongly preferred





Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team while following participant support plans and organisational procedures

Experience supporting participants with complex needs, challenging behaviours or high-intensity support requirements

Strong understanding of professional boundaries, duty of care, safeguarding and participant rights

Excellent communication skills and the ability to accurately document supports, incidents and observations

Ability to remain calm, make sound decisions and respond professionally in challenging situationsStrong reliability, punctuality, time management and commitment to rostered shifts

Current First Aid and CPR certification

Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) for child-related roles

Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable, appropriately insured vehicle

Competitive remuneration: $35–$50 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications and competencies, plus applicable penalty rates

Consistent rostering with carefully matched participants and support teams

Specialised professional development in complex behaviours, high-intensity supports and restrictive practice requirements

Free training resources: Access to ETrainU and Ausmed learning platforms

Paid annual CPR training for permanent employees

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supporting employee wellbeing

Career progression opportunities as Evolving Care continues to grow

Supportive leadership with clear operational expectations and access to management guidance

About us

Evolving Care is a growing disability support provider delivering individualised, person-centred supports throughout Brisbane and South East Queensland. We have a strong focus on supporting participants with complex disabilities, high-intensity care requirements and behavioural support needs. Our approach prioritises participant safety, quality of care, consistency, accountability and professional integrity. We work closely with participants, families, Support Coordinators, Behaviour Support Practitioners and allied-health professionals to ensure supports are delivered safely, consistently and in accordance with individualised plans.

📌 Disability Support Worker – Experienced (Brisbane)
🏢 Evolving Care
📍 Brisbane