Disability Support Worker - Rockhampton

Support Worker Co.; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Paid training before you start

Ongoing training & development

Roster app access

Refer & Earn incentive

Job summary

Support Worker Co is a leading disability support agency providing best-fit support workers to Disability Service providers across Australia. We are seeking casual support workers to assist adult NDIS participants in SILs and respite services across Rockhampton and surrounding suburbs.

Female workers are preferred due to client preferences with personal care. Role involves 24-hour care with shifts from 6am, 2pm, and sleepovers, including personal care, medication assistance, and community

Qualifications

• 12 months paid experience supporting people in SILs with physical & intellectual disabilities.
• Australian Driver's Licence.
• First Aid Certificate and CPR.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
• National Police Check (obtained within last 6 months or willing to apply).
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module (if applicable).
• Reliable smartphone with data.

Responsibilities

• Support participants with personal activities including hygiene, meals and daily living tasks.
• Provide medication assistance and safe manual handling.
• Assist both group settings and 1-on-1 arrangements, with PBSPs when required.
• Transport participants to community-based outings using company or personal vehicle.
• Follow PBSPs and support participants in engaging in community, social and recreational activities.

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 across Rockhampton 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:

• 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.