Disability Support Worker - Rockhampton

Support Worker Co.; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Flexible scheduling

Referral incentive

Job summary

Support Worker Co is seeking Casual Support Workers to assist adult NDIS participants in SILs and respite services around Rockhampton. You will work a 24-hour care model, including mornings, afternoons and sleep-over shifts, providing personal care, hygiene support, meals and domestic assistance.

Applicants should have a Certificate III in Individual Support (or studying), a valid driver's license, First Aid/ CPR, and NDIS Worker checks.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with personal activities including hygiene support, medication assistance, and meals.
• Support PBSP plans and help participants engage in community, social and recreational activities.
• Provide care in both group settings and 1-on-1 arrangements.
• Use a company vehicle and/or your own vehicle to transport participants to outings.

Skills

Driver's license

First Aid

CPR

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (or relevant)

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:

• 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.

After you apply for this role, you will receive a SMS/text message from our Recruitment Team to complete our online screening questions which will help us process your application quicker.