Sunshine Coast Support Worker - Meaningful Community Care

Supported Care; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Supported Care on the Sunshine Coast provides care for individuals living with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities. The role involves helping with daily routines, community activities, and personal care while promoting independence and dignity.

We're seeking someone patient, compassionate, and eager to learn. A driver’s license and flexibility for dayshift, sleepovers, or awake nights are valued to support people across the Sunshine Coast area.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated compassion and patience in a supportive role.
• Ability to learn new tasks and procedures quickly.
• Reliable and trustworthy with a strong work ethic.
• Strong problem-solving and calm decision-making in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support based on each customer's needs and support plan.
• Support participants with community access, appointments and daily activities.
• Assist with domestic duties, meal preparation and laundry.
• Support with personal care when required.
• Assist with medication administration in line with training and support plans.
• Build positive relationships and provide calm, respectful support when situations become challenging.
• Follow individual support plans and promote choice, dignity and independence.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Willing to learn

Reliable

Problem-solving

Job description

Supported Care on the Sunshine Coast provides care for individuals living with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities. The role involves helping with daily routines, community activities, and personal care while promoting independence and dignity.

We're seeking someone patient, compassionate, and eager to learn. A driver’s license and flexibility for dayshift, sleepovers, or awake nights are valued to support people across the Sunshine Coast area.