Female Support Worker with Nursing Experience – ABI, ADHD & OCD | Highvale, QLD

BlueRock Healthcare is seeking an experienced, compassionate female Support Worker with a nursing background to support a male participant living with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and psychosocial support needs, including ADHD and OCD.

This role involves providing approximately 7 hours of support each Friday, initially focused on community access, personal care as required, meal preparation, daily living activities and transport. There may be opportunities for additional hours as the participant’s needs evolve.

The successful applicant will be confident in behaviour management, understand the impact of neurological and psychosocial conditions, and be able to build a trusting, consistent and respectful relationship with the participant and his family.

A genuine love of dogs is essential, as dogs are part of the participant’s home environment.

• Female Support Worker preferred, in accordance with the participant’s stated preference.
• Previous experience supporting people with ABI, ADHD, OCD and psychosocial support needs.
• Nursing experience strongly preferred, with the ability to recognise and respond appropriately to complex support needs.
• Strong behaviour management, communication and de-escalation skills.
• Patient, reliable, observant and emotionally mature, with a calm and respectful approach.
• Fluent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Comfortable working in a family home and supporting community participation.
• Comfortable around dogs and genuinely happy to work in a dog-friendly environment.
• Able to establish professional boundaries while building rapport with the participant and family.
• Willing to participate in a meet and greet before commencing shifts.
• Reliable transport and a current driver’s licence for community access and transport duties, where required.

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability Support or an equivalent relevant qualification, or a suitable nursing qualification (Not essential)
• Nursing qualification and relevant clinical experience highly desirable.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, as applicable.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module: Quality, Safety and You.
• Current Australian driver’s licence and reliable, appropriately insured vehicle, where transport is required.
• Working rights in Australia.
• Any additional clearances, training or competencies required for the participant’s individual support needs.

Applicants with nursing qualifications and experience in neurological rehabilitation, mental health, complex disability support or positive behaviour support are particularly encouraged to apply.