Disability Support Worker
- Provide friendly, reliable support with shopping, appointments, household tasks and activities at home and in the community.
- Encourage the participant’s choices and independence while building trust and maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Complete shift notes, communicate relevant updates and follow the participant’s support plan.
Female Disability Support Worker Hervey Bay
Casual- $45.28$46.70 per hour + super
At U Matter, we know how much the right support worker can mean to someonebecause were a family with lived experience of disability ourselves.
Were looking for a friendly, patient and reliable female support worker to support a woman in Hervey Bay with everyday activities at home and in the community.
We value someone who follows through, enjoys a conversation and takes the time to build trust while respecting personal and professional boundaries.
The role
Youll support the participant with:
Shopping and everyday errands
Attending appointments
Domestic assistance and household tasks
Support at home and accessing the community
Encouragement to make choices and maintain independenceYoull also complete accurate shift notes, communicate relevant information to U Matter and follow the participants support plan.
About you
Youre warm, approachable and happy to have a chat. You listen without judgment, respect peoples choices and understand that reliable support makes a difference.
Youll need:
A current drivers licence and a reliable, appropriately insured vehicle suitable for transporting a participant
Relevant screening clearances, or willingness to obtain them before starting
Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain them before starting
Clear communication and basic confidence using a phone app for rosters and shift notes
A willingness to learn, follow guidance and maintain confidentialityExperience in disability support is welcome, but were willing to train the right person. Relevant caring or life experience is also valued.
What we offer
Casual weekday rates of $45.28$46.70 per hour, including casual loading, with classification based on the role and your relevant experience and qualifications
Superannuation, applicable penalty rates and allowances
Training, guidance and direct communication with a local, family-run team
A thoughtful matching process that considers both you and the participantDays and hours will be discussed during recruitment. We want to find someone whose availability and approach suit the participants needs.
To apply
Please apply through Indeed with your rsum and a short introduction telling us about yourself, your availability and why this role interests you.
U Mattersupport that sees you, because you matter.
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