Residential Youth Support Worker and Disability Support Roles

Residential Youth Support Worker and Disability Support Roles - Cairns Now Hiring: Casual Residential Youth Support Workers & Disability Support Roles — Immediate Starts Available Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people and individuals with disabilities? We’re looking for dedicated and compassionate Residential Youth Support Workers and Disability Support Workers to join our growing team. In these rewarding roles, you’ll provide guidance, care, and support to the people we serve—helping them build confidence, develop life skills, and reach their full potential. About the Residential Youth Support Worker Role As a Residential Youth Support Worker, you’ll be a positive influence and trusted mentor for young people living in our residential homes, empowering them to lead safe, healthy, and fulfilling lives. Key Responsibilities Building Relationships: Establish trust and rapport while acting as a positive role model. Personalised Support: Provide care tailored to each young person’s physical, emotional, and social needs. Daily Living Assistance: Support daily routines such as hygiene, meal preparation, medication, and household tasks. Creating Positive Environments: Encourage participation in social and recreational activities. Monitoring & Reporting: Document progress, behaviours, and key updates. Collaboration: Work with families, healthcare professionals, and community agencies. Safety & Wellbeing: Maintain a clean and safe environment in line with WHS standards. Emotional Support: Provide empathy, stability, and crisis support when required. Ongoing Learning: Attend training and team meetings for continued professional development. About the Disability Support Worker Role As a Disability Support Worker, you will support individuals with disabilities to live as independently and confidently as possible within their homes and communities. Your role is to empower clients to build life skills, achieve personal goals, and participate in meaningful daily activities that enhance their overall wellbeing. Key Responsibilities Person-Centred Support: Build positive, trusting relationships while delivering support tailored to each person’s individual needs and goals. Daily Living Assistance: Provide assistance with personal care, mobility, meal preparation, medication, and household tasks. Community Access: Support clients to attend appointments, social outings, community programs, and recreational activities. Skill Development: Help clients build independence in areas such as communication, problem‑solving, daily living tasks, and social skills. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate support notes, progress updates, and incident reports when required. What We’re Looking For Experienced in youth work, community services, disability support, or related fields Skilled communicators who can connect with and inspire people from diverse backgrounds Patient, empathetic, and professional—especially in challenging situations Organised, adaptable, and strong with time management Flexible and available for a variety of shifts (including evenings, weekends, and overnight) Position Details Employment Type: Casual Location: Cairns & surrounding areas Eligibility: Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia Why You’ll Love Working With Us Make a Real Difference: Every shift is an opportunity to positively impact someone’s life Supportive Culture: Work within a team that values empathy, respect, and collaboration—with on‑call support during shifts Career Growth: Access ongoing training and professional development Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential counselling and wellbeing support Required Licences & Clearances Current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check) NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card) Current First Aid & CPR Certification Australian Driver’s Licence & comprehensive car insurance (if using personal vehicle) Completion of NDIS Worker Orientation Module & Hope and Healing Framework (We can assist you in obtaining access to these if needed.) Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re passionate about supporting young people and individuals with disabilities—and want a flexible, rewarding role within a supportive team—we’d love to hear from you Apply today and help us create safe, nurturing environments where people can truly thrive. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr