Disability Support Worker - Casual Sleepovers & Community

Endeavour Foundation; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Entertainment expenses pre-tax

Employee Assistance Program

Health insurance discounts

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Endeavour Foundation is seeking a Disability Support Worker to provide person-centred support in our Supported Independent Living homes in Toowoomba. You’ll help people build independence, confidence and connection through daily living, community access and goal setting.

Casual hours are available with rosters including 3-4 sleepovers per Fortnight and every second weekend shifts, with potential to move to part-time in the future.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly with clients, families and colleagues.
• Ability to maintain safe, respectful environments and promote inclusion.
• Availability for shifts including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and sleepovers.

Responsibilities

• Supporting people with daily living activities, personal care and routines.
• Assisting clients with manual handling using hoists and slings.
• Encouraging independence, choice and inclusion.
• Supporting community access, social activities and wellbeing.
• Building trusted relationships with clients, families and colleagues.
• Maintaining safe, respectful and positive environments.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Reliability / positive attitude

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Job description

Endeavour Foundation is seeking a Disability Support Worker to provide person-centred support in our Supported Independent Living homes in Toowoomba. You’ll help people build independence, confidence and connection through daily living, community access and goal setting.

Casual hours are available with rosters including 3-4 sleepovers per Fortnight and every second weekend shifts, with potential to move to part-time in the future.