Casual Support Worker

Endeavour; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Entertainment benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Training opportunities

Health insurance discounts

Paid Parental Leave

Recognition program

Free flu vaccinations

Job summary

Endeavour Foundation invites applications for multiple casual roles at the Learning and Lifestyle Centre in Alexandra Hills. You will support people with disabilities to live independently and achieve NDIs goals through daily living activities, community participation, and learning programs.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, meal planning, recreational activities, and building life skills while maintaining a safe, respectful environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with disability and complex support needs.
• Calm, compassionate and professional demeanor under pressure.
• Ability to assist with daily living tasks and personal care when required.

Responsibilities

• Help clients achieve NDIS goals by building daily living skills such as housekeeping and budgeting.
• Assist with personal care where required to meet individual needs.
• Support meal planning, cooking, light cleaning and community outings to promote independence.
• Foster connections with family, friends and relevant services to sustain support networks.

Skills

Disability support experience

Calm and compassionate approach

Personal care skills

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Job description

We have multiple casual roles available working in our Learning and Lifestyle Centre (Day Program and Commac) in Alexandra Hills.

Make an impact at Endeavour Foundation!

Learning and Lifestyle Centre, and Community Access supports inAlexandra Hills,you will assist people with disabilities to live as independently as possible while supporting them to achieve their NDIS goals through daily living support, community participation, learning programs, recreation and social activities.

You will support clients in the community program through activities such as cooking, arts and crafts, sports, appointments, social outings and connecting with nature, while helping build important life skills, confidence and relationships. No two days will be the same - you may hear that phrase a lot, but here at Endeavour Foundation, you will see it in action!

Other key duties will include:

• Helping people to achieve their NDIS goals by developing important daily skills such as housekeeping, personal care, social skills and budgeting.
• Assisting with aspects of personal care where required to meet the individual needs of the people we support.
• Supporting with meal planning, cooking, light cleaning and facilitating community connection by socialising and going on outings.
• Helping the people we support to maintain a connection to their family, friends, and services.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate is a calm, compassionate, and professional Disability Support Worker with experience supporting individuals with complex support needs and behaviours of concern. You will be confident providing personal care and supporting daily living tasks while creating a safe, respectful, and supportive environment. The ability to remain calm under pressure, respond appropriately to challenging situations, and build trusting relationships is essential for success in this role.

We also require:

• A Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is advantageous.
• Hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card), NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card), First Aid, CPR, National Criminal History Check (Fit2Work), and an open Drivers License with comprehensive insurance on your vehicle.

What benefits can Endeavour offer you?

• Salary Packaging Benefits: Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax-free, increasing your take-home pay.
• Entertainment Benefits: Use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income for entertainment expenses, such as meals and holiday accommodation.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to a free and confidential counselling service for you and your family members.
• Wide range of training opportunities to help you grow professionally and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Additional Benefits: Discounts on corporate private health insurance plans, whitegoods, and appliances; Paid Parental Leave; Reward and Recognition Program; and Free flu vaccinations.

Endeavour Foundation supports people with disabilities to live, learn, work and flourish according to their own interests and priorities. We are people working together, making possibilities a reality for people with a disability, and for people seeking employment, education and training opportunities. We focus on ability, on dreams, goals and potential.