Disability Support Worker - Mackay

Endeavour; Mackay Regional; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 of your

Entertainment benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Training opportunities

Discounts on private health insurance,

Paid Parental Leave

Reward and Recognition Program

Free flu vaccinations

Job summary

Endeavour Foundation in Mackay is seeking a dedicated Disability Support Worker to join our permanent roster of SIL homes. You will assist people to live as independently as possible, supporting daily living tasks, personal care, budgeting and community access.

Open availability for sleepovers and varied shifts is essential. In this role you’ll contribute to goal achievement, help maintain connections with family and services, and work in a calm, compassionate environment committed to inclusion

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is advantageous.
• Open availability for permanent roster including sleepovers and varied shifts.
• Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, First Aid/CPR, National Criminal History Check, and a valid Driver's Licence with comprehensive insurance.

Responsibilities

• Help people achieve NDIS goals by developing daily living skills (housekeeping, personal care, budgeting).
• Assist with personal care to meet individual needs and support daily living tasks.
• Support meal planning, cooking, light cleaning, and community outings.
• Provide support during daily activities such as walks, movies, appointments, and maintaining family connections.

Skills

Disability support

Personal care

Daily living skills

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Job description

We have permanent roster lines available across our SIL homes in Mackay, offering a mix of days, afternoons and sleepover supports. These roster lines are part of a permanent schedule with opportunities to pick up additional shifts where available. To be considered for this role, you will be required to have open availability.

Make an impact at Endeavour Foundation!

Working within our SIL (Supported Independent Living) home in Mackay, you will provide support, assisting people with disabilities to live as independently as possible, whether they have complex needs or just need some additional support at home. No two days will be the same - you may hear that phrase a lot but here at Endeavour Foundation, you will see it in action!

Other key duties will include:

• Helping people to achieve their NDIS goals by developing important daily skills such as housekeeping, personal care, social skills and budgeting.
• Assisting with aspects of personal care where required to meet the individual needs of the people we support.
• Supporting with meal planning, cooking, light cleaning and facilitating community connection by socialising and going on outings.
• Providing support during daily activities such as going for a walk, going to the movies or accompanying to an appointment.
• Helping the people we support to maintain a connection to their family, friends, and services.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate is a calm, compassionate, and professional Disability Support Worker with experience supporting individuals with complex support needs and behaviours of concern. You will be confident providing personal care and supporting daily living tasks while creating a safe, respectful, and supportive environment. The ability to remain calm under pressure, respond appropriately to challenging situations, and build trusting relationships is essential for success in this role.

We also require:

• A Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is advantageous.
• Availability to work a permanent roster line that may include multiple sleepovers and a variety of shifts across days, evenings, early mornings, weekends, and active overnight supports.
• Good computer skills and experience using Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card), NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card), First Aid, CPR, National Criminal History Check (Fit2Work), and an open Drivers 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: Discounts on corporate private health insurance plans, whitegoods, and appliances; Paid Parental Leave; Reward and Recognition Program; and Free flu vaccinations.

Endeavour Foundation supports people with disabilities to live, learn, work and flourish according to their own interests and priorities. We are people working together, making possibilities a reality for people with a disability, and for people seeking employment, education and training opportunities. We focus on ability, on dreams, goals and potential.

Endeavour Foundation encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant's needs.

Community Services & Development Aged & Disability Support