Disability Support Worker - Gladstone

Support Worker Co.; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Refer & Earn incentive

Employee Assistance program

24/7 rostering support

Job summary

Support Worker Co. is hiring Casual Support Workers to assist adult NDIS participants in SILs and respite services in Gladstone and surrounding suburbs.

Roles include a 24-hour care model with shifts from 6am, 2pm and sleep-over, and duties such as personal care, hygiene, medication assistance, PBSPs, and community engagement. Transport may be by company vehicle or your own vehicle. Female workers are preferred due to client requests.

Qualifications

• Completed or currently studying a Certificate III in Individual Support.
• 12 months paid experience supporting people in SILs with physical & intellectual disabilities.
• Australian Driver's License.
• First Aid Certificate.
• CPR.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card) for paid employment
• National Police Check (recent within 6 months) or willing to apply
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• Reliable smartphone with data.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with personal activities including hygiene support, medication assistance, manual handling, domestic assistance and meals.
• Follow PBSPs and assist participants with community, social and recreational activities.
• Support people in both group settings and 1-on-1 arrangements.
• Use a company vehicle and/or your own vehicle to transport participants to community outings.

Skills

Certificate III in Individual Support

First Aid

CPR

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working with Children Check (Blue Card

Australian Driver's License

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

Support Worker Co is a leading Support Worker Agency that provides best-fit Disability Support Workers to Disability Service providers across Australia.

We are currently seeking Casual Support Workers to support adult NDIS participants in SILs, & respite services in Gladstone and surrounding suburbs.

Female Support Workers are preferred for this role due to female clients' requests with personal hygiene needs.

Overview Of The Role

• We have opportunities to support people in SIL arrangements & respite services.
• 24-hour care model, meaning staff are required to work a combination of shifts - morning (from 6am), afternoon (from 2pm) and sleep over shifts.
• Assist participants with the range of personal activities including hygiene support, medication assistance, manual handling, domestic assistance & meals.
• Following specific positive behaviour support plans (PBSP) Assist participants with engaging in community, social and recreational activities.
• Support people within both group settings and 1-on-1 arrangements.
• Use a company vehicle and/or your own vehicle to transport participants to community-based outings.

What you need:

• Completed or currently studying a Certificate III in Individual Support (or relevant)
• 12 months paid experience supporting people in SILs with physical & intellectual disabilities.
• Australian Driver's License
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card) for paid employment
• National Police Check (obtained within the last 6 months or willing to apply)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• Reliable smart phone with data

What we can offer you:

• Competitive pay rates, terms and conditions.
• Paid training before you start and ongoing training & development.
• Weekday, weekend shift loadings and overtime penalties per the industry award paid.
• Casual position with consistent hours & routine rosters however, to supplement consistent shifts staff ideally should be available to be pick up backfill shifts.
• Company tablet to complete notes, access client care plans and sign in an out of your shift.
• Easy to use rostering app, where you can view and accept shifts.
• Refer & Earn Incentive - $150 for each successful person you refer (conditions apply)
• Supportive rostering team which is contactable 24/7.
• Employee Assistance program to support you throughout your employment.