Finding and Keeping a Job You Love
Having a job is about so much more than just earning money. It gives you a sense of purpose, builds your self-esteem, and helps you make awesome new friends at work. Navigating the job market can feel scary, but you do not have to do it alone.
At Golden Hands Support, we match you with friendly employment coaches across Brisbane to help you find your strengths and build your confidence. Whether you are a school leaver looking for your very first work experience placement, or someone who needs a bit of on-the-job mentoring to keep your current job, we are here to support you every step of the way.
How We Help You Build Your Career
We break our employment support down into four simple areas to help you at every stage of your working journey:
Getting Ready for Work
Before you start applying, we help you lay a solid foundation of skills and confidence:
- Career Planning: Fun skills assessments to match your hobbies and interests to realistic casual, part-time, or full-time jobs.
- Workplace Basics: Learning about professional communication, managing your time, dressing appropriately, and understanding what employers expect.
- Everyday Work Skills: Building everyday confidence with basic computer tasks, handling money, and answering phones.
Creating Resumes and Interview Practice
We work side-by-side with you to help you stand out to local Brisbane employers:
- Professional Resumes: Writing and formatting a clean resume and cover letter that highlights your unique strengths and talents.
- Smart Job Hunting: Teaching you how to look through local job boards and understand job descriptions.
- Interview Coaching: Practicing realistic mock interviews and common questions so you can speak to employers with confidence.
Real-World Work Experience
Building real experience is a powerful way to bridge the gap between training and working:
- Work Placements: Finding and supporting you through short-term work experience or inclusive internships with local Brisbane businesses.
- Volunteering: Connecting you with meaningful volunteer roles at community centers or animal shelters to build your confidence.
- Travel Training: Practicing your travel route together on buses or trains so you can arrive at work safely and on time.
Support On the Job
Our support doesn’t stop once you get hired. We help you keep your job and thrive:
- On-the-Job Coaching: Providing a friendly mentor to work alongside you or check in behind the scenes while you learn your new duties.
- Workplace Adjustments: Working with your employer to make small changes to your environment or tools so you can work comfortably and safely.
- Team Awareness: Helping your managers and coworkers understand your unique communication styles so you feel fully included.
The Benefits of Finding a Job
- More Independence: Earning a regular paycheck gives you greater control over your money and your choices.
- Higher Self-Worth: Conquering new daily tasks and being part of a team builds massive personal pride.
- New Friends: Going to work connects you with a diverse group of colleagues, expanding your social circle outside of home.
- Stronger Everyday Skills: Sticking to a work routine naturally sharpens your communication, planning, and organization habits.
Your NDIS Funding Explained
This capacity-building service is fully compliant with NDIS guidelines and is funded under your Capacity Building budget.
- NDIS Category: Finding and Keeping a Job (Category 10)
- NDIS Code: 0102 (Assistance to Access and Maintain Employment)
- Who We Support: We support Plan Managed, Self-Managed, and Agency-Managed participants across Brisbane, including school leavers (SLES).
Why Choose Golden Hands Support?
- Jobs Matched to You: We don’t just push you into random roles. We take the time to discover what you love so we can find a job that fits your long-term goals.
- Experienced Career Coaches: Our Brisbane team understands local businesses and knows how to build accessible career paths for everyone.
- With You All the Way: We are by your side from your very first resume draft to your first day on the job, offering reliable backup whenever you need it.
5 Simple Steps to Start Working
- Get in Touch: Give us a call or send an email to chat about your career dreams and NDIS funding.
- Discovery Session: Our Care Manager sits down with you to talk about your history, what you enjoy, and where you want to build skills.
- Meet Your Coach: We match you with a supportive employment coach who understands your goals and communication style.
- Create Your Roadmap: We design a clear, step-by-step plan for your resume, training, and transport practice so you feel in control.
- Kickstart Your Career: Your coaching sessions begin! Take your first confident step toward an independent working life.
Ready to Gain Experience and Land Your Dream Job?
Your professional journey starts right here, and you have a whole team backing you up. Contact Brisbane’s trusted NDIS employment specialists today.
