NDIS Support Worker

KuCare is seeking compassionate, reliable, and experienced Support Workers to join a small team providing individualized support to a participant in Fortitude Valley.

You will work as part of a consistent team of 2–3 Support Workers, providing person-centered support with daily routines, personal care, household activities, and wellbeing while promoting independence, dignity, and choice.

Current roster:

• Monday–Friday: 7:30 am–11:30 am
• Additional afternoon and weekend shifts may be available based on the participant's needs and team availability.
• Free onsite parking

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing one-on-one personal and daily living support.
• Following the participant's support plan, routines, and risk management strategies.
• Supporting household activities and community participation.
• Monitoring and reporting changes in wellbeing.
• Maintaining accurate progress notes and documentation.
• Working collaboratively with KuCare's Registered Nurses, Support Coordinator, family, and other Support Workers.
• Maintaining professional boundaries, privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.

We are looking for dependable, patient, respectful, and team-oriented Support Workers who value consistency and person-centered care.

KuCare is a nurse-led provider committed to safe, respectful, and high-quality support. Full onboarding and participant-specific guidance will be provided.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference and would like to join a supportive care team, we would love to hear from you.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in disability, aged care, personal care, or community support.
• Experience providing one-on-one support, preferably with complex or higher support needs.
• Experience with personal care and daily living activities.
• Ability to follow care plans, risk assessments, medication instructions, and support protocols.
• Understanding of NDIS principles, participant rights, choice, dignity, and privacy.
• Strong communication, documentation, and observation skills.
• Ability to recognise and report changes in health or wellbeing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with nurses, Support Coordinators, families, allied health professionals, and other Support Workers.
• Understanding of safe manual handling, infection control, and professional boundaries.

Personal Attributes

• Compassionate, patient, respectful, and reliable.
• Calm, professional, and confident.
• Respectful of participant choice, independence, and routines.
• Proactive and dependable with strong communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and committed to consistent, person-centered support.

Team Fit

• Willing to work as part of a small team of 2–3 Support Workers.
• Committed to consistent communication and approaches across the team.
• Willing to participate in handovers and relevant training.
• Able to build a positive and respectful professional relationship with the participant.
• Aligned with KuCare's values of dignity, independence, safety, choice, and quality of life.

• NDIS Worker Screening Check – Mandatory
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You – Required
• NDIS Code of Conduct training/acknowledgement – Required
• Infection Prevention and Control Training – Required
• National Police Check – Current
• First Aid Certificate – Current
• CPR Certificate – Current
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card) – Mandatory where the role involves regulated child-related work; otherwise can be listed as required by KuCare policy
• Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent) – Preferred/required depending on KuCare's role requirements
• Manual Handling / Safe Transfers Training – Required if the participant's support needs involve transfers or mobility assistance
• Medication Assistance / Medication Management Training – Required if medication support is part of the participant's plan and duties
• Restrictive Practices training – Required only if applicable to the participant's Behavior Support Plan
• Participant-specific training/competency – Required before undertaking any specialized support identified in Participant's care plan