Direct Care Support Worker - Volunteering Gold Coast

Volunteering Gold Coast Inc.; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteering Gold Coast Inc. is seeking a Direct Care Support Worker to deliver high-quality, person-centred care across the Gold Coast region. You will assist clients with daily living activities and help them engage with community activities, promoting independence and safety.

The role requires a valid QLD driver’s licence, First Aid/CPR, Blue Card, and direct care experience. You will work with families and carers to support individual needs in the community.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted QLD driver's licence with clean driving record and access to a registered vehicle.
• Current First Aid and CPR (training provided for new/out of date qualifications).
• Blue and Yellow Card.
• Experience in a direct care role, personally and/or professionally.
• Commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs of clients.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Dependability and punctuality.
• A qualification in a relevant area/field or lived experience.
• An understanding of the Queensland Community Support Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Support a caseload of clients across the Gold Coast region by delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Assist with daily living activities such as domestic duties (cleaning and meal preparation), grocery shopping, bill payments, and attending appointments.
• Facilitate participation in community activities that align with each client’s interests.
• Tailor support to meet the unique needs of each individual, promoting independence and wellbeing.

Skills

Driver's license

First Aid & CPR

Blue Card

Direct care experience

Client-centred support

Interpersonal skills

Dependability

Relevant qualification or lived expr

Queensland Community Support Scheme

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

Direct Care Support Worker - Volunteering Gold Coast

As a local NFP organisation, VGC exists to create social impact within and across the Gold Coast community. We deliver services that help to create stronger and more resilient communities, supporting people with disability and older people.

We are looking for people who are committed to promoting and supporting the individual needs of clients and the ability to communicate effectively, maintain good working relationships with carers, families and advocates. We apply a person-centered approach, ensuring that the delivery of services promotes the recipient's well-being by increasing feelings of independence, empowerment, and autonomy.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

You will support a caseload of clients across the Gold Coast region, by delivering high-quality, person-centred care at a rate of $34.68 per hour. This includes assisting with a range of daily living activities such as domestic duties (cleaning and meal preparation), grocery shopping, bill payments, and attending appointments, as well as facilitating participation in community activities that align with each client’s interests.

Using a personalised approach, you will tailor your support to meet the unique needs of each individual, promoting their independence, enhancing their wellbeing, and supporting them to live safely and confidently within their community.

Skills and Experience;

Mandatory:

• Current unrestricted QLD drivers licence, clean driving record, and access to a registered and insured vehicle,
• Current First Aid and CPR (training provided for new/out of date qualifications),
• Blue and Yellow card,
• Experience in a direct care role, personally and/or professionally,
• A commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs of clients,
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills,
• Dependability and punctuality.
• A qualification in a relevant area/field or lived experience,
• An understanding of the Queensland Community Support Scheme.