**Location**: Nambour and/or Maroochydore
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in people's lives? Pink Ribbon Community Supports Australia is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Disability Support Worker to join our team.
**About Us**
We're a proud, community-driven organisation specialising in in-home care, transport and community engagement for people with disabilities across the Sunshine Coast. Our unique blend of social work, mentoring, and lifestyle management services ensures our participants receive the best possible care and support.
**The Role**
As a Disability Support Worker you'll provide personalised support to children, adults, and seniors with disabilities in their homes and community. Your responsibilities will include domestic assistance, personal care, community access, and helping create opportunities for positive change in their lives while fostering independence and dignity.
**We're Looking For Someone Who**:
- Has a genuine passion for supporting people with disabilities
- Demonstrates empathy, patience, and understanding
- Lives locally and understands our community
- Can work independently while being part of a supportive team
- Has relevant experience in disability support or willingness to pursue qualification
**Requirements**:
- Qualification in disability, aged care or equivalent (or studying)
- Own reliable car with fully comprehensive insurance
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Blue Card (or willingness to obtain)
- First Aid & CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
**Why Join Us?**
- Be part of a team that values empathy and understanding
- Work in your local community
- Make a real difference in people's lives every day
- Access to over 1000 free professional development courses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities for training and professional development
If you believe everyone deserves to experience the best of what life has to offer and want to be part of creating positive change, we'd love to hear from you!
- To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why you're passionate about this role._
**Job Type**: Casual
Pay: From $34.45 per hour
Expected hours: 10 - 25 per week
**Benefits**:
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement
Schedule:
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Public holidays
- Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (preferred)
- Blue Card (preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
Work Location: In person