Disability Support Worker - Care

Job Category : Community Services and Development

GSL : A Good Start to Life

Do you believe every child deserves a safe home, a sense of belonging, and the chance to live a good life?

If that sounds like you,we’dlove to meet you.

Who We Are

At GSL,we’reall aboutpurpose, belonging, and security—not just for the young people we support, but for our team too.

Our mission is simple but powerful : to change the way our communities see disability.

We support children and young people who were born with—or have developed—disabilities, and whohaven’talways had the easiest start in life.We’rehere to change that.

We create homes that are more than just safe places to live.They’replaces where kids can grow, heal, laugh, learn, and just be themselves.

Job Description

The Role : What You’ll Do

We’relooking forwarm, reliable, and resilient support workers to be there for young people in our care—especially those with complex physical or mental health needs.

You’ll be doing things like :

• Supporting kids and teens with daily routines, from self-care to school to fun activities
• Helping create and follow personalised care plans that fit each young person’s unique needs
• Creating a positive, calm, and respectful home environment
• Building strong, trusting relationships—being someone they can count on
• Keeping clear records of what happens each day
• Using your calm approach (and maybe a little humour) to handle challenging moments with care
• Encouraging young people to get involved in their communities and feel part of something bigger
• Some days will be challenging. Others will be deeply rewarding. But every day, you’ll be doing something that matters.

Desired Skills and Experience

Who You Are

We’relooking for people who :

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Why Work With Us?

Because we care—about our young people and our team.

We use trauma-informed models like The Sanctuary Model to make sure our work is safe, supportive, and meaningful for everyone involved.

Ifyou'relooking for a role where you can show up as your whole self, help young people feel safe and seen, and go home knowingyou’vemade a difference—this is it.

Ready to Join Us?

We’rehiringright now, andwe’dlove to hear from you.

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