NDIS Disability Support Workers

Compassionate Community Care; Cairns Regional; Presencial; AUD 34.000 - 48.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Casual shifts

Ongoing training

Supportive workplace

Descripción de la vacante

Compassionate Community Care, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Disability Support Worker to assist participants across SIL, Community Access and individual supports in Cairns and Far North Queensland.

You will promote independence, dignity and choice while following person-centred plans. This casual role offers flexible shifts across mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends, with training and a supportive team.

Formación

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support or related field preferred.
• NDIS experience encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsabilidades

• Support participants in SIL homes and Community Access.
• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Maintain progress notes and required documentation.
• Follow participant support plans and risk management strategies.
• Transport participants to appointments and community activities.

Conocimientos

NDIS experience

Communication

Reliability

Teamwork

Time management

Educación

Certificate III in Individual Support

Certificate IV in Disability

Descripción del empleo

Compassionate Community Care is a growing, values-driven NDIS registered provider delivering person-centred disability supports across Cairns and Far North Queensland. As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide assistance across Supported Independent Living (SIL), Community Access and individual participant supports. You will support people who genuinely enjoy supporting others while promoting independence, dignity, choice and control.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting participants within Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes
• Providing Community Access and social participation supports
• Assisting participants with activities of daily living and personal care
• Supporting participants to develop and maintain independence and daily living skills
• Transporting and supporting participants to appointments, activities and community events
• Assisting with meal preparation, household tasks and daily routines
• Supporting participants to achieve their individual NDIS goals
• Following participant support plans, Behaviour Support Plans and risk management strategies
• Supporting participants with medication in accordance with organisational policies and individual requirements
• Completing accurate progress notes and required documentation

About you

• Previous experience within the NDIS, disability, mental health, aged care or community services sector
• A good understanding of person-centred support, dignity, choice and control
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliability and the ability to attend rostered shifts consistently
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional boundaries and respect for participant confidentiality
• Confidence supporting participants with varying and potentially complex support needs
• Ability to follow support plans, policies, procedures and management direction
• Good written skills for completing progress notes and incident documentation
• Flexibility to work across a 24/7 roster, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, public holidays and sleepover/active overnight shifts where required

Employment Requirements

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Working with Children Check / Blue Card, where applicable
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Current Australian Driver Licence
• Reliable access to transport
• Relevant NDIS Worker Orientation and mandatory training requirements

Qualifications & Experience

A relevant qualification such as a Certificate III or Certificate IV in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services, Mental Health or a related field will be highly regarded. Applicants with demonstrated disability and NDIS experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

About us

Compassionate Community Care is a growing, values-driven NDIS registered provider delivering person-centred disability supports across Cairns and Far North Queensland.

• Casual employment with opportunities for regular ongoing shifts
• A variety of SIL and Community Access supports
• Support from an established service delivery and management team
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to work with a diverse range of participants
• A supportive and community-focused workplace
• Remuneration in accordance with the applicable SCHADS Award classification and employment conditions