Disability Support Worker - Bundaberg

Endeavour Foundation; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Entertainment benefits

Employee assistance program

Training opportunities

Whitegoods & appliances

Free flu vaccines

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

Endeavour Foundation in Bundaberg is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our new SIL Homes, providing personal care and support for individuals with complex behaviours. The role focuses on delivering compassionate, person-centred care within a dedicated team.

We offer master rosters with set shifts, including overnight sleepovers and every 2nd weekend, plus onsite training and a supportive culture to help you balance life commitments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a SIL environment or supporting people with complex behaviours, personal care and manual handling (hoisting) for disabilities will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Support people with disabilities in SIL homes, providing personal care and assistance with activities of daily living, and support for individuals with complex behaviours using positive behaviour support strategies and redirection.

Skills

Disability support experience

Personal care

Manual handling

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

In a world full of disability service providers, choose a name you can trust.

That name is Endeavour Foundation, a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation committed to making a real difference in people’s lives.

About this role:

We are seeking experienced and passionate Disability Support Workers with excellent availability to join our dedicated brand new SIL HOMES due to open soon based in Bundaberg, Svensson Heights.

Support people with disabilities in our Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes, providing personal care, assistance with activities of daily living, and support for individuals with complex behaviours through positive behaviour support strategies and redirection techniques.

We are offering Master Rosters with set fortnightly schedules for work life balance, of permanent part-time hours between 40-50 hours per fortnight including Overnight Sleepover Shifts and every 2nd weekend (Extra shifts available on request). Join a team that places our clients first and has a friendly team culture. We will provide onsite buddy shift training and advanced rosters for you to plan around your life commitments and schedules.

To be successful:

• Previous experience working in a SIL environment or supporting people with complex behaviours, personal care and manual handling (hoisting) for disabilities will be highly regarded.
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability or aged care) highly regarded but not essential
• Available to be rostered for overnights shifts in a row and a flexible to commit to master rosters with set shifts
• You will be reliable and patient person, that is passionate about their work

You will be required to hold or willing to obtain:

• Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card)
• First Aid, & CPR
• National Criminal History Check
• Australian open Driver’s 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: whitegoods, and appliances;
• Free flu vaccinations (Not Mandatory)
• Discounts on corporate private health insurance plans

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