Disability Support Worker

🌟 Join Our Compassionate Team at Akinability Support Services 🌟

Disability Support Workers – Ferny Grove & Surrounds (Brisbane North) Casual | Flexible Hours | Sleepovers, Mornings & Afternoons & Weekends | Meaningful Work

Are you someone who genuinely cares about people and wants to make a real difference in their lives? AtAkinability Support Services, we believe that everyone deserves to live a life filled with dignity, choice, and connection. We're looking forcaring, reliable, and person-centred Disability Support Workersto join our growing team across Brisbane North.

💙 About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker with Akinability, you’ll be walking alongside people with disabilities, supporting them to live independently, pursue their goals, and feel included in their communities. Every day is different, and every interaction is an opportunity to empower someone.

Your role will include:

Supporting people with daily living tasks like personal care, meal prep, and light housekeeping

Building meaningful relationships and encouraging community participation through outings and activities

Working with individuals with mental health conditions and behaviours of concern

Supporting children and young people in a safe, nurturing way

Advocating for the rights, choices, and voices of the people you support

Collaborating with families and professionals to deliver truly person-centred care

Keeping accurate records to ensure quality and continuity of support

Being comfortable with client choice and control, including in homes where smoking is permitted

We currently havesleepover shifts,morning, andafternoon shiftsavailable.

🌿 Special Note: A Great Fit for This Role

At Akinability Support Services we are about placing the right people together, not just filling an open shift:

We’re especially looking at urgently hiring:

Multiple Male and Female Support Workers- With availability to work in Ferny Grove afternoon and active night shifts with a female Participant with experience with Complex PTSD and ASD. Clear English skills, ability to follow house task check list and work autonomously following clear set out directions provided by your team leader while Participant is asleep during the day. Due to their sleep schedule, shifts often run late into the night.

We are also hiring for children with PDA, ASD with ADHD some with behaviours of concerns. Location in Caboolture. All who require STABILITY and CONSISTENCY. If you have experience and a passion for working with children and offering assistance to their families and believe you can make a difference in these children's lives to help them achieve their goals we want you!

Multiple Female Support Workers- With availability to work in Kallangur morning, afternoon and sleepover shifts with a Female Participant who requires 24/7 support. Participant requires assistance with daily living tasks. Manual handling and Medication assistance required. Participant is a smoker and would like her support team to be able to handle her behaviours of concern. Reliable small vehicle required.

🌈 What We’re Looking For

We’re not just looking for qualifications—we’re looking for heart. If you’re empathetic, dependable, and passionate about inclusion, we want to hear from you.

Ideally, you’ll have:

Experience supporting people with disabilities, including mental health and behavioural needs

A calm, patient, and respectful approach

Great communication and relationship-building skills

A valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (or willingness to obtain)

A Certificate III or IV in Disability Support (desirable, but not essential)

💡 Why Join Akinability?

At Akinability, we’re more than a service—we’re a community. We value our team and are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive workplace where you can thrive.

We offer:

Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle

Competitive pay and recognition for your work

Ongoing training and development

A team that truly cares about you and the people we support

A safe space to be yourself and grow your career

🌟 About Us

Akinability Support Services is a proudly person-centred provider supporting individuals across Brisbane North. Our mission is simple: to empower people with disabilities to live their best lives, on their own terms. We believe in listening deeply, acting with integrity, and always putting people first.

💬 Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re ready to bring your compassion, skills, and heart to a role that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply nowand become part of a team that’s changing lives—one person at a time.