Casual Backfill Support Worker (Mentor)

BEST Disability Support; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

BEST is seeking multiple casual staff to join our backfill pool, ideal for university students in relevant fields. As a Support Worker, you will mentor young people with disabilities, focusing on safety, fun, and learning across on-site campuses and community settings.

You will assist Members to learn new skills, support their goals, and provide emotional and social encouragement. Essential are a Blue Card, NDIS Worker Screening, and other Queensland checks, plus a current driver's licence and

Qualifications

• Experience in the community services sector is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Be a jack-of-all-trades with diverse backgrounds and interests.
• A compassionate personality: patient, kind, and caring.
• Be and have fun: enjoy coming to BEST, even dancing is encouraged.
• Belief in the BEST mission: help Members learn skills and become independent.

Responsibilities

• Assist Members as they learn new skills in programs.
• Ensure Member safety on campus and in the community.
• Provide emotional and social support to Members.
• Invest in the success of Members and support their goals.

Skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced env

Jack-of-all-trades

Compassionate personality

Enjoy having fun

Belief in the BEST mission

Education

Blue Card

NDIS Worker Screening

QLD Police Check

First Aid/CPR Certificate

NDIS Worker Orientation

Current Driver's License

Right to work in Australia

Community services experience desirable

Job description

We are seeking multiple casual staff to join our backfill pool. This role is ideal for university students studying in a relevant field.

The Vibe

At BEST, we do things differently to the rest of the industry, so we need someone who is truly invested in our mission. You will be supporting - not leading - our Members as they learn new life and work skills, and you will have a passion or talent that you can share with them as well!

Your Main Quest

As a Support Worker, known as a Mentor, you will be responsible for the safety, fun, and learning of young people with disabilities.

Your day-to-day tasks will include, but are not limited to:

Assisting Members as they learn new skills in one of our many programs.

Ensuring Member safety both on campus and when out in the community.

Providing emotional and social support to Members.

Investing in the success of our Members and supporting them to achieve their goals.

Your Skills

Prior experience and/or qualifications in the community services sector is desirable but not essential. The absolute must-haves:

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment: No seriously, we’re constantly on the move whether that be on campus or at parks, shops, and more!

Be a jack-of-all-trades: Diverse backgrounds and skills are key to ensuring our Members have exposure to a wide range of experiences, so be sure to let us know of any of your weird, wacky, and wonderful areas of interest.

A compassionate personality: You must be a patient, kind, and caring person as we will not accept anything less

Be and have fun: We want all of our staff and Members to love coming to BEST, so being someone who doesn’t take themselves too seriously is essential (singing and dancing badly is encouraged)

Belief in the BEST mission: We want our Members to actually learn the skills they need to achieve their goals, and eventually not need us anymore!

ESSENTIAL Certificate and Licenses

You will need to have obtained the following before starting this new role:

Blue Card

NDIS Worker Screening

QLD Police Check

Completed First Aid/CPR Certificate

Completed NDIS Worker Orientation

Current Driver's License

The right to work in Australia

Screening Questions

• Do you have a valid Blue Card (right to work with youth)?
• Do you have a valid Yellow Card (NDIS Worker Screening)? (copy)
• Do you have a current First Aid/CPR Certificate?
• Do you have a valid Driver's License?
• If we had to set the soundtrack for our shift together, what is your ultimate go-to song?
• Please list your degree, diploma, or certificate.
• Do you have a current national police check?
• Are all your licenses and certificates attached to your resume?