Support Worker Home & Living | Childrens Services |Townsville

Do you have a possion for helping others, join an industry leader as a Support Worker and empower individuals to achieve their goals and live the life that they choose. Make a difference everyday to adults and children living in our SIL homes or Residential Care.

Support Workers – Home & Living & Children Services

·        Location: Townsville

·        Part Time & Casual Opportunities

At Aruma, we’re not just support workers, we’re Human Rights warriors. We believe in empowering people to live the life they choose, and we’re looking for passionate, values-driven Support Workers to join our team.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and young individuals by providing tailored, person-centred support. Whether it’s daily living assistance, emotional guidance, or community engagement, your work will help create a more inclusive and compassionate society.

You’ll work across a 24/7 rotating roster, including sleepovers, active nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Key Responsibilities

•         Deliver high-quality, individualised support to people with disabilities and young people
•        Assist with personal care, mobility, and skill development
•         Build meaningful connections and provide mentorship and emotional support
•         Support community participation and recreational activities
•         Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement support plans
•         Advocate for customer rights and promote independence
•         Create safe, trauma-informed environments for young people with complex needs

 What You’ll Need Disability, Home & Living

•         Experience in disability, aged care, or family/community services
•         A current First Aid and CPR Certificate or willingness to obtain
•         Valid Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle
•         NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain)
•         Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills
•         Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and public holidays

 What you’ll need Childrens Services

•         Passionate about human rights and creating positive change
•         Empathetic, compassionate, and resilient
•         Excellent communication and teamwork skills
•        Certificate IV in Disability or Child, Youth & Family Intervention (or willingness to obtain) click here to view more details
• Current First Aid, CPR, Driver’s Licence, and NDIS Worker Check or willingness to obtain as per
• role and/or State
•         Availability for 24/7 rostered shifts

 Why Join Aruma?

• HEART Promise: Be part of a team that helps you “Heart your work” every day.
•         Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals/entertainment
•         Fitness Passport: Subsidised gym membership
•         Employee Assistance Program: Confidential support for you and your family
•         Discounted Health Insurance: Through Bupa
•         Recognition & Rewards: BRAVE Reviews and annual BRAVE Awards
•         Career Development: Ongoing training and pathways into leadership        

No experience? No worries! Whether you're starting out, changing careers, or studying and looking for flexible work, there’s a place for you at Aruma. Government funding maybe available for you to study a Certificate IV in Disability or Child, Youth & Family Intervention, so earn while you learn.

Culture

People love to work at Aruma because they get the satisfaction of knowing they are Supporting people to live a great life, the life they want, the life they choose. Aruma is also BRAVE. That's what makes us a trailblazer, being part of our team means you need to meet our BRAVE behaviours (Bold, Respectful, Accountable, Value Teamwork, Excellent)

We strongly encourage candidates with a disability to apply. Your lived experience is a powerful asset in building a more inclusive world.

Ready to be Brave with us !

Apply now and help people live their best lives. Visit Aruma’s Careers Page to view current vacancies or register your interest.

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered. Shortlisted applications will be required to undergo pre-employment probity checks.

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