Support Worker

Ability Street Community Services Pty; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ability Street Community Services Pty is seeking a compassionate and reliable Support Worker to join our Nerang team. You will provide care and support to individuals with physical and mental needs in the community, helping them access services and stay independent.

Role involves assisting with mobility, meals, personal care, household tasks, and transport to appointments. We value training and support for first-time workers; a valid ABN and car are preferred to enable client visits.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and reliable character is essential.
• Ability to engage with diverse clients with patience and understanding.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a community-care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with accessing community resources and services
• Provide emotional and social support to clients, engaging in conversation and social activities
• Assist clients with mobility and transferring, using mobility aids if necessary
• Support clients with meal planning, preparation, and feeding if required
• Assist clients with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, shopping and personal care if required
• Transport clients to appointments and outings

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Empathy

Job description

Ability Street Community Services – Nerang QLD

Ability Street Community Services is a registered NDIS provider based in Sydney, NSW, currently offering services in NSW and Queensland. We provide person-centred care that supports each individual’s unique goals and preferences. Our team includes a range of professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to providing top-notch care tailored to the unique needs of our clients.

Job Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Support Worker to join our team. As a Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing care and support to individuals in the community with various needs including physical and mental disabilities, learning disabilities, and elderly care.

ABN and Car is a must!

Responsibilities

Assist clients with accessing community resources and services

Provide emotional and social support to clients, engaging in conversation and social activities

Assist clients with mobility and transferring, using mobility aids if necessary

Support clients with meal planning, preparation, and feeding if required

Assist clients with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, shopping and personal care if required

Transport Clients to appointments and outings.

At Ability Street, the necessary qualifications for Support Work may vary based on the type of supports required by individuals. While qualifications are desired, they are not mandatory. As a company, we understand that it may be your first time in the field, and we are committed to providing you with the relevant training and skills to help you grow your career in Support Work.