• Multiple positions available
• Midweek and Weekend
• Casual
• Join a skilled experienced team delivering the highest quality support
• Brisbane South Side

Friends. Independence. Growing up. Freedom from home.

Did these make you smile, bring you joy?

As part of our BestLife team you will be given the opportunity to help young people with disability experience their joy. You will have opportunities to take ownership of your role, advance your knowledge, respond to challenges and contribute your unique skills and ideas.

At BestLife we work together. As part of a collaborative, community driven team, we share skills and ideas that support us all to learn, grow and help others.

Our employees thrive because we offer a supportive, inclusive environment where you can rely on the help and guidance you need to make a difference.

As we expand we are committed to welcoming the best talent to our team. Could joining our team be the best job you've ever had?

Can you bring the following to our team?

• Minimum 2 years of disability experience
• Capacity to work mid-week sleepovers (essential), other mid-week day shifts, and occasional weekend shifts
• Current Driver’s License
• Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• To hold or be willing to obtain a QLD Disability Worker Screening card and Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• NDIS Orientation Training certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• And most importantly, a passion and enthusiasm to help young people with disability create the regular independent lives they deserve!

While not ‘must haves’, previous experience in the following will be a plus:

• Personal care;
• Use of alternative communication methods; and
• Supporting people with complex behaviours.

What We Offer

• A team where you can help change lives and be supported by your peers to make a real tangible impact.
• The opportunity to work collaboratively with other employees and enjoy a positive workplace culture where your ideas and contributions are always valued.
• Progress your career with excellent learning opportunities and BestLife's unique training designed to help you level up your skills and understanding - ‘I really enjoyed the BestLife training. I think it’s some of the best, or the best I've been involved in' (BestLife employee statement).
• Be engaged in a work environment where every day offers something new. Enjoy the chance to develop your skills and tackle new challenges as part of a team.
• 12 – 15 casual hours work across the week with the potential to progress to more hours and a permanent part time role for the right candidate.
• Remunerated according to the SCHADS award including penalty rates. Hourly rate range $38-$77 per hour (depending on experience & qualifications, the day of the week and hour of the day/evening worked).
• Opportunity to become a first-class disability practitioner and grow your role.
• An optimistic and fun work team!

About BestLife

At BestLife, we change lives by inspiring independence. We make an impact through support and empowerment. We offer a flexible, caring environment and support for you to grow.

‘The workplace culture…. It’s very hard to find leadership and colleagues who understand different needs and to be able to work cohesively’ (BestLife employee statement).

Working with BestLife is rewarding, challenging and fun.

Some days you’ll have so much fun, it won’t feel like work!

We value honesty and collaboration as we work to build a supportive, caring and inclusive community where everyone can learn, grow and flourish.

Impact: The BestLife mission is about inspiring independence. Our people are empowered by this purpose as we work to support young people with disability to live their best lives.

If the above speaks to you and you’d like to be part of our mission, apply now!

Application Process

We know our clients’ quality of life depends on our team. To be a part of our BestLife team and help our young people on their journey to a more independent life, apply by close of business Friday September 15, 2023.

To note: As our clients require ongoing support, please do not apply if you are on a working holiday or short term visa. Thank you for your understanding of this.

If you would like to submit a cover letter with your application, please do so.

If you have any questions, please email Kath at: [email protected], using the subject line: Disability Support Workers enquiry via EthicalJobs.

If you would like to know more about us check out our website at here or find us on Facebook.