Residential Care Officer

As a casual Disability Support Worker, you are easy to get along with, enthusiastic, sensitive to the needs of others, flexible, positive, a great communicator and able to be a team player as well as work autonomously. You share a passion for supporting people with an intellectual disability to live a life as independently as possible. You ensure your participants’ emotional, social, financial, and physical well-being needs are supported to a high standard and living their best lives. You live in Maryborough If this resonates with you and if this is the career change or new opportunity you are seeking, the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety is looking for someone like you to join our team of casual disability support workers!Disability Services - Accommodation Support (DSAS) value strong partnerships and relationships with our participants, families, and carers. Our support enables participants to live a rewarding life that focuses on their interests, choices, and rights every day. Our support workers, known as Residential Care Officers, enrich clients' lives by ensuring they have the opportunity and support, tailored to their individual needs, to explore and participate in all aspects of their life. Our services include support for independent living (accommodation support). We have a focus on ensuring our diverse staff are well-trained and qualified and we pride ourselves on our reputation of delivering the best in disability support services. What makes a great Disability Support Worker? If you possess the following qualities, we look forward to receiving your application!Passionate about supporting people with disabilityPositive attitudeGood relationship builderEffective communicatorAble to show initiativeFlexibleWell organisedTeam playerOur Disability Support Workers Have The Following OpportunitiesAward wages that include shift allowances, penalties, and other allowances such as meals and clothing as they apply under the Award for Operational Employees in Disability and Forensic Services - State 2016Flexible shiftsExcellent job resources and personal development opportunitiesTwo weeks of paid induction and upon successful completion of induction up to one week of paid service centre trainingOngoing specialised accredited training and professional development to ensure highly skilled workforceAccess to QSuper for superannuation, life, and illness insuranceAccess to Accumulated Time Work (ATW) of 13 days per yearFive weeks per year of vacation time when working full shift rotationWhat would my day look like as a Disability Support Worker? Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):Performing daily household tasks with participants that can include menu planning, cooking, and serving meals, cleaning, shopping, laundry, bed making and light garden activitiesAssisting participants to maintain relationships with their family, friends, and advocatesHelping participants develop and maintain personal independence within their home with personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, showering and safe and enjoyable mealtimesAssisting participants in their personal and health care by providing support with medication ensuring correct dosages as prescribed, seizure response, and health needs I can see myself as a Disability Support Worker, how do I apply? Read the Disability Support Worker role profile and applicant guideComplete and submit your Smart Jobs online application and attach requested documents:Cover letterResumeComplete the casual Disability Support Worker compulsory questionnaire emailed after the submission of your Smart Jobs application. It is highly desirable that all employees continue to be vaccinated against COVID19 in line with health advice and their own personal circumstances. The department will continue to comply with any future public health requirements and consider recommendations from government authorities in relation to COVID-19 to ensure the health and safety of the department's employees and clients. Mandatory COVID-19vaccinations are not required for Residential Care Officers.Job Ad Reference: QLD/669674/25Closing Date: Friday, 21st November 2025Occupational group Community Care