Community Support Worker- Townsville

Centacare North Queensland; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual opportunities

Flexible hours

Ongoing training

Superannuation

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Centacare North Queensland is seeking compassionate Community Support Workers to assist people with disability in Townsville and surrounding areas. You will help participants gain independence, navigate community activities and access services in home, community and respite settings.

Role offers flexible casual hours, ongoing training and a supportive team environment. Applicants must have relevant experience, current first aid/CPR, drivers licence and NDIS/Blue Card clearance where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability, community services, aged care or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Current First Aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain).
• Current Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or ability to obtain prior to commencement).

Responsibilities

• Support participants to achieve their individual goals.
• Assist with community access, social activities and appointments.
• Encourage independence and skill development.
• Provide personal care and daily living support.
• Assist with meal preparation and domestic tasks.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with participants, families and support networks.

Skills

Disability services experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Driver’s licence

First Aid/CPR

NDIS Worker Screening

Blue Card

Aged care experience

Job description

Job Category: Disability & Aged Care,Support Workers & Community Workers

Centacare North Queensland is seeking compassionate and reliable Community Support Workers to join our Disability Services team. In this rewarding role, you will work alongside people with disability to support independence, build confidence, achieve personal goals, and actively participate in their community.

This position is a ‘risk assessed role’ and is subject to the NDIS worker ‘no card’ ‘no start’ rule*

Benefits You Will Enjoy

• Multiple casual positions available in Townsville
• Hourly rate from $40.26 per hour (inclusive of casual loading)
• Superannuation, shift loadings and penalty rates
• Flexible working hours and rosters
• Ongoing paid training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and immediate family members
• Reward and Recognition Program through Flare
• Discounts on retail, entertainment and lifestyle purchases
• Savings on health insurance, energy, vehicles, home loans and more

About the Role

As a Community Support Worker, no two days are the same. You may provide support in a participant's home, in the community, during social outings, or within respite and residential settings.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting participants to achieve their individual goals
• Assisting with community access, social activities and appointments
• Encouraging independence and skill development
• Providing personal care and daily living support
• Assisting with meal preparation, domestic tasks and household activities
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Working collaboratively with participants, families and support networks

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

You are someone who is passionate about supporting others and committed to providing person-centred care.

To be successful, you will have:

• Experience in disability, community services, aged care or a related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A current driver's licence
• Current First Aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain)
• A current Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or ability to obtain prior to commencement)

Why Join Centacare North Queensland?

At Centacare NQ, our purpose is to promote wellbeing and resilience for individuals, families and communities across North Queensland. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where our values of Integrity, Respect, Equality, Compassion, Dignity and Stewardship guide everything we do.

We offer:

• Flexible casual opportunities
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive team environment
• Meaningful and rewarding work
• The opportunity to make a real difference in your community

Centacare North Queensland is a Child Safe and Equal Opportunities Employer. People from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have appropriate work rights in Australia.