Community Support Worker - Psychosocial & Community Participation

Live Your Best Life – Join LME Care as a Community Support Worker – Psychosocial & Community Participation

At LME Care, we embrace the mission to help our participants live their best lives, try new experiences, find creative and engaging ways for participants to reach their goals. We want Support Workers who are excited about that journey. We believe meaningful collaboration with participants, families, and our team is key to achieving these goals and creating experiences that truly make a difference.

This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to make a real impact every day, bringing creativity, empathy and care into everything you do.

Our Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes in Brisbane are spaces where participants can thrive, grow, and enjoy meaningful experiences, and we need passionate people to make it happen.

We are seeking exceptional Community Support Workers who have strong capability supporting clients with psychosocial disabilities, complex behaviours and/or physical disabilities, and who are passionate about empowering individuals to participate in the community.

As a Community Support Worker you will play a crucial role in empowering individuals with disabilities to participate in community activities, develop social connections, and pursue their interests and goals. You will support clients in various settings, including recreational activities, educational programs and vocational opportunities, using a trauma-informed and person-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients, their families, and other stakeholders to create engaging, person-centred support plans
• Provide support to clients with psychosocial disabilities, behaviours of concern and/or high-intensity needs, using Positive Behaviour Support strategies and trauma-informed practice
• Engage clients in meaningful activities that foster social connections, community participation and skill development
• Ensure a safe environment for clients and promote positive behaviour interventions
• Support clients with physical disabilities, including mobility assistance and the safe use of assistive equipment (where required)
• Promote independence and empower clients to make informed choices
• Document client progress and report any concerns to the relevant team members
• Adhere to all relevant policies and procedures, including health and safety regulations

Requirements

• Cert III in Individual Support (Disability) or relevant qualification preferred
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• A current NDIS Worker Screening Check and a Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• MAYBO, MHFA, Crisis Intervention or Alcohol/Addiction training highly desired
• Experience supporting clients with psychosocial disabilities, complex behaviours and/or high-intensity needs is strongly preferred

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program – counselling
• Growth and development through training opportunities
• Work for a company that values employees’ work-life balance

Apply now and start making every day an experience worth remembering.