Casual Support Workers

Endeavour; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Entertainment benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Training & development

Health insurance discounts

Paid parental leave

Rewards program

Flu vaccinations

Job summary

Endeavour Foundation is recruiting casual Disability Support Workers to support SIL homes in Cannonvale, QLD. You will help residents live as independently as possible, assisting with daily living, meals, personal care, and community activities.

We value calm, compassionate, professional team players who can work across day, afternoon and sleepover shifts, with open availability and a commitment to person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is advantageous.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including sleepovers.
• Willingness to obtain Working with Children Check (Blue Card), NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card), First Aid, CPR and Fit2Work.

Responsibilities

• Supporting people to achieve their NDIS goals and develop daily living skills such as housekeeping, personal care, social skills and budgeting.
• Providing personal care and support in line with each person's individual needs.
• Supporting meal planning, cooking and light household cleaning.
• Facilitating community participation and social connection through outings and activities.
• Supporting people with everyday activities such as walks, appointments, shopping and recreational activities.
• Helping people maintain meaningful connections with family, friends and other support services.
• Providing a safe, respectful and supportive environment that promotes independence and choice.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Compassionate

Professional

Team player

Personal care support

NDIS goals support

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Join #Teampossible!

We have a casual Disability Support Worker positions available across our SIL (Supported Independent Living) homes in Cannonvale, QLD, offering a mix of day, afternoon and sleepover supports. To be considered for this role, you will need to have open availability, including the ability to work sleepover shifts.

Make an impact at Endeavour Foundation!

Working within our SIL homes in Cannonvale, you will provide person-centred support to people with disability, helping them live as independently as possible and achieve their individual goals. No two days are the same. You could be supporting someone to develop daily living skills, preparing a meal together, attending an appointment, enjoying a community outing or providing personal care — every day brings an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

Key Duties Include

• Supporting people to achieve their NDIS goals and develop daily living skills such as housekeeping, personal care, social skills and budgeting.
• Providing personal care and support in line with each person's individual needs.
• Supporting meal planning, cooking and light household cleaning.
• Facilitating community participation and social connection through outings and activities.
• Supporting people with everyday activities such as walks, appointments, shopping and recreational activities.
• Helping people maintain meaningful connections with family, friends and other support services.
• Providing a safe, respectful and supportive environment that promotes independence and choice.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a calm, compassionate and professional Disability Support Worker who is confident supporting people with a range of support needs, including complex needs and behaviours of concern. You will be comfortable providing personal care and supporting daily living activities, while building positive and trusting relationships with the people we support. The ability to remain calm under pressure, respond appropriately to behaviours of concern and work as part of a team is essential.

We Also Require

• A Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is advantageous.
• Availability to work a variety of shifts, including days, afternoons, weekends, sleepovers and active overnight supports.
• Good computer skills, including experience using Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card), NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card), First Aid, CPR and National Criminal History Check (Fit2Work).
• An open Driver Licence and comprehensive insurance for 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.
• Training and Development: A wide range of training opportunities to help you grow professionally and develop your skills.
• Additional Benefits: Discounts on corporate private health insurance plans, whitegoods and appliances; Paid Parental Leave; Reward and Recognition Program; and free flu vaccinations.

Find out more about Endeavour Foundation!

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 disability and for people seeking employment, education and training opportunities. We focus on ability, dreams, goals and potential.

Endeavour Foundation encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), the LGBTQI+ community and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant's needs.