Disability Support Worker

• $38.75 - $70.00 per hour
• Immediate Start in Griffin
• Full time & Part time hours available

About the Company:
Unidex Healthcare are a privately owned recruitment company established in 2001 and operate across Australia, with our main offices in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland. Unidex actively recruit for all areas in the healthcare field specialising in Disability Services, Support Services and Allied Health.

The Role:
We are currently seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to assist a male participant in his 40's, located in Griffin, QLD. The participant has recently sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and will require ongoing support as he transitions back into the home environment.

Support is required Monday to Saturday, approximately 8 hours per day. Tentative shift times are:

• 7:00am to 11:00am
• 1:00pm to 5:00pm

The participant is a father of two young children and requires support with school drop-offs and pick-ups, as well as attending allied health appointments. He has a great sense of humour and is working towards goals focused on building strength, increasing community engagement, and regaining independence.

Part-time and full-time hours are available for suitable applicants, with flexibility to accommodate your availability.

Pay Rates:

• Day shift $38.75 per hour
• Saturday shift $54.25 per hour
• $0.99 travel allowance per km (applies only when travelling with participant to and from

Key responsibilities include:

• Prompting and supervision across daily routines
• Assistance with domestic tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general cleaning
• Support with community access and rehabilitation exercises
• Assistance with shopping, budgeting, and structured activities
• Supporting school drop-offs and pick-ups for his two young children Accompanying the participant to allied health appointments
• Helping establish structure, encourage independence, and promote safe engagement in day-to-day activities

Skills & Experiences:

• Australian Driver Licence
• Current National Police Clearance
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates
• Certificate III or IV in Disability, Individual Support, or equivalent (preferred but not essential)
• A minimum of 6 months of experience as a support worker, or relevant experience in a similar role
• Have excellent communication skills and a passion for making a difference

Please note: two current references are required

If you meet the above criteria and are interested in the role, hit the "Apply" button now.