Job Description
Expression of Interest : Female Support Workers (Caboolture / North Brisbane)
Disability and Mental Health
Pay: $40-45 per hour + super (experience-based)
Location: Caboolture / North Brisbane (QLD)
Employment Type: Casual
Tradewind Australia is partnering with a reputable NDIS provider in Brisbane's north to recruit compassionate and capable Female Support Workers. These casual roles offer meaningful 1:1 support with a female participant who has complex mental health needs and may also require assistance with eating disorder routines (anorexia) and physical mobility (wheelchair use).
This is a person-centred role suited to someone calm, emotionally intelligent, reliable, and confident supporting both psychosocial wellbeing and practical daily needs in line with a structured support plan.
About the Role
As a Female Support Worker, you will provide consistent one-on-one support focused on independence, wellbeing, and community participation. You will follow an individualised care plan and work closely with the wider support team to ensure safe, respectful, and high-quality supports are delivered.
You'll play a key role in building trust, maintaining routine, and supporting the participant to engage safely in day-to-day life and community activities.
Benefits:
$40-45 per hour + super
Flexible casual shifts (with opportunity for consistent ongoing work)
Supportive team environment with clear care plans and structured guidance
Work that is genuinely meaningful and relationship-based
Local shifts across Caboolture / Brisbane north (travel required)
Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 support in-home and in the community (community access, appointments, activities)
Support social participation, independence-building, and daily routine
Implement mental health support strategies in line with the participant's plan
Provide calm emotional support, encouragement, and practical problem-solving
Support personal care and mobility needs (including wheelchair assistance where required)
Support meal routines and mealtime supervision in line with care plans (where required)
Complete accurate documentation and communicate effectively with the support team
Monitor wellbeing, identify concerns early, and report appropriately
Adhere to all NDIS quality, safety, and compliance standards
What You'll Bring
Essential
* Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Mental Health (or similar)
* Demonstrated experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs
* Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Blue Card / Working with Children Check
* Current First Aid and CPR
* Valid Australian driver licence and reliable vehicle
* Strong communication skills, empathy, professionalism, and sound judgement
* A genuine commitment to person-centred support and promoting independence
Desirable
Experience supporting eating disorder presentations (including mealtime support)
Experience supporting wheelchair users / physical disability
Experience with psychosocial support strategies, crisis awareness, and de-escalation skills
About Tradewind Australia
Tradewind Australia is a multi-award-winning recruitment agency, recognised nationally for delivering exceptional candidate experience across the education, social and community services sectors.
We partner with leading organisations across Australia to connect skilled professionals with roles that align with their values, strengths and long-term career goals.
What sets Tradewind apart:
- Winner of multiple Candidate Experience Awards
- Specialist consultants with deep sector expertise
- Tailored support throughout the entire recruitment process
- Insight into organisational culture, leadership and role expectations
- Transparent communication and ongoing post-placement care
We focus on supporting people, not just filling jobs.
Apply Now
If you're a skilled Female Support Worker looking for meaningful casual work supporting a participant with complex needs in Brisbane's north, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply today with your CV and a short summary of your availability, or contact our Melissa.Jacquier@twrecruitment.com.au or 1800 572 358 for more information.
Commitment to Child Safety, Inclusion and to be an equal opportunities employer:
Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and vulnerable people. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
All successful applicants will undergo reference checks, identity verification and relevant screening checks, plus further compliance requirements as required by the organisation and the role.
*The Employer considers gender a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 and so we ask that only female applicants apply.
