Support Worker

Endeavour; Bundaberg; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks paid leave with two sleepover/

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Entertainment benefits up to $2,650

Employee Assistance Program

Training opportunities

Private health insurance discounts

Paid Parental Leave

Rewards and Recognition Program

Free flu vaccinations

Job summary

Endeavour Foundation is seeking a Disability Support Worker in Bundaberg to assist people in SIL homes, promoting independence and daily living skills. You will engage in personal care, housekeeping, meal planning and community outings, with mornings, afternoons and overnight shifts, including sleepovers.

The role requires empathy and flexible availability; a Certificate III in Individual Support is advantageous, with opportunities for growth in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is advantageous.
• Experience in SIL environments or with complex disabilities is valued.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts including weekends and sleepovers.

Responsibilities

• Assist people with disabilities to live independently and achieve daily living skills.
• Support with personal care, housekeeping, meal planning and budgeting.
• Facilitate community connection through outings and activities.
• Support daily activities such as walks, appointments and social events.
• Help maintain connections with family, friends and services.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Computer skills

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

We are looking for skilled and enthusiastic Disability Support Workers with good availability to cover a 7-day roster, including a minimum of 2 sleepovers per week and/or early 6:00 am shifts. If you are genuinely committed to improving the lives of people with disabilities and can work a mix of mornings, afternoons, and overnight shifts, we invite you to join our dedicated team in Bundaberg!

What benefits can Endeavour offer you?

• Receive 5 weeks of paid leave when your roster includes two or more sleepover shifts each week.
• 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.

About the role:

Working within our SIL (Supported Independent Living) homes, 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.

What you can bring to the team:

Your experience, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills will be invaluable in providing high-quality support and fostering independence for our clients.

We also require:

• A Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is advantageous.
• Previous experience working in a SIL environment or supporting people with complex behaviours and disabilities and Dementia will be highly regarded.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including days, evening, early morning, weekends and sleepovers (penalty rates apply).
• The capacity to meet the physical requirements as some manual handling tasks may be involved.
• Commitment to privacy and confidentiality.
• 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 Driver's License with comprehensive insurance on your vehicle.

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.

Support Worker

Community Services & Development Aged & Disability Support

Closes 23rd Sep 26