Disability Support Worker

Join Our Team as a Disability Support Worker!

Are you an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident? Are you fluent in English? Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities? Do you possess the empathy, skills, and dedication required to provide exceptional care and support? If so, we invite you to become a vital member of our team as a Disability Support Worker!

About Us: At Grayspace Care-Professionals, we are committed to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities and ensuring they lead fulfilling and independent lives. We provide a diverse range of support services tailored to the unique needs of each individual, fostering an inclusive and compassionate environment.

Your Role: As a Disability Support Worker, you will play a pivotal role in empowering our clients to reach their full potential. Your responsibilities will include:

• Experience in complex Mental Health: Ability to make sound decisions and de-escalate crisis, empathy tact and patience. Keen social perceptiveness. 
• Personalised Care: Offering one-on-one support and personalized care to individuals with disabilities, fostering a sense of trust and understanding.
• Assistance with Daily Living: Assisting with daily activities such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, medication management, and household tasks.
• Community Engagement: Encouraging community participation and social integration to enhance our clients' quality of life.
• Skill Development: Facilitating skill development in areas such as communication, mobility, and self-reliance.
• Emotional Support: Providing a supportive and caring presence, actively listening to their concerns and offering encouragement.

What We Offer:

• Meaningful Work: Be part of an organization that genuinely values making a difference in the lives of others.
• Professional Growth: Access to training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.
• Supportive Team: Join a compassionate and collaborative team, working together to achieve common goals.
• Flexibility: We offer flexible working hours to accommodate work-life balance.

Please note that you can be rostered to work across various homes in Brisbane.

These roles are classified as a level 3 under the SCHADS Award.

Depending on level of qualifications and experience will determine what stream you will be based at.

Requirements: To succeed in this role, we are seeking individuals with the following qualifications:

Passionate about what you do! This is non-negotiable. Show us you care and will stand up for human rights.

Previous experience in Disability Support work (preferred but not mandatory).

• NDIS Worker Screening
• A Working with Children blue card
• A valid Australian driver's license with a reliable and comprehensively insured car
• A current first aid certificate (within 3 years) and CPR (within 1 year)
•   Empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive and proactive attitude towards challenges.
• Relevant certifications and training are advantageous.

How to Apply: If you are eager to make a difference and believe you have what it takes to be an exceptional Disability Support Worker, we want to hear from you! Please submit your updated resume and a heartfelt cover letter detailing your passion for this role and why you'd be an ideal fit for our team.

Join us on this rewarding journey of empowering lives and creating a more inclusive society. Apply now and be part of something truly special!

Please note that all successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant background checks as part of our commitment to safeguarding our clients.