Disability Support Worker

Make Every Day Meaningful

Lighthouse Disability Support is seeking compassionate and reliable Disability Support Workers for casual opportunities across home, community and supported accommodation settings.

Every day is different. You’ll support participants at home and in the community, helping them navigate everyday life, build confidence and access opportunities that matter to them.

Current opportunities are located across the Ipswich and Northern Gold Coast regions.

Is this you?

• Passionate about making a real difference?
• Respectful, empathetic and people-focused?
• Adaptable, resilient and dependable?
• Ready to grow your career in disability support?

If so, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

At Lighthouse Disability Support, our mission is simple: to bring light where there is darkness and change lives for the better. Guided by our values of Liberty, Innovation, Gratitude, Humility and Trust, we empower people living with disability to build independence and pursue their aspirations.

Through person-centred support, we promote choice, control and inclusion.

Why Join Us

• Meaningful work where you can see the impact of your support every day.
• Flexible employment opportunities across a variety of disability support settings.
• Ongoing training, supervision and career development opportunities.
• Supportive team culture that values collaboration and continuous learning.
• Values-driven organisation committed to inclusion, empowerment, dignity and human rights.

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide practical and person-centred support tailored to each participant’s goals, preferences and support needs.

Depending on participant needs, the role may include personal care and hygiene support, meal management, medication assistance, skill development, community participation, transport to appointments, household tasks, and positive behaviour support. Applicants must be comfortable providing personal care where and if required.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred supports that promote choice, dignity and inclusion.
• Support participants with daily living activities, personal care and skill development.
• Assist participants to access appointments, social activities, education, employment and community opportunities.
• Implement support plans and Positive Behaviour Support Plans while responding appropriately to risks and changing circumstances.
• Maintain accurate documentation and work collaboratively with participants, families and stakeholders.

Roster Requirements

Our services operate across a flexible roster based on participant needs. Applicants must be available to work a combination of:

• Day shifts
• Evening shifts
• Weekend shifts
• Public holiday shifts
• Sleepover shifts

Specific availability requirements will be discussed during the recruitment process.

About You

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be compassionate, resilient and people focused.
• Build positive professional relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate sound judgement and a commitment to high-quality support

Essential Criteria

To be considered for this role, you must hold:

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or be willing to obtain).
• Current Blue Card (or be willing to obtain).
• Current Open Driver Licence.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services, Mental Health or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.

Ready to Join Us?

Apply now by submitting your resume and cover letter and completing a few short screening questions.

For more information, please contact our recruitment team at 0415 521 068 or recruitment@lcafs.com.au.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

Lighthouse Disability Support acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we operate and pays respect to Elders past and present.