Support Worker

Endeavour; Innisfail; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Entertainment benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Training opportunities

Parental Leave

Discounts on private health plans

Free flu vaccinations

Job summary

Endeavour Foundation in Innisfail, Qld is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers with excellent availability to join our team in SIL homes, helping people with disabilities to live independently. You may work mornings, afternoons, overnights and weekends, with a commitment to privacy and person-centred care.

The role offers opportunities for training, salary packaging, and a range of employee benefits designed to support your professional growth and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is advantageous.
• Experience in SIL or supporting people with complex disabilities is highly regarded.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including sleepovers, with penalty rates apply.
• Must meet physical requirements for manual handling and activities of daily living.
• Commitment to privacy and confidentiality; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support SIL residents to live as independently as possible.
• Help develop daily living skills such as housekeeping, personal care and budgeting.
• Assist with meal planning, cooking, light cleaning and social outings.
• Support daily activities and transport to appointments and events.
• Maintain connections with family, friends and services.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Sleepover availability

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

We are seeking experienced and passionate Disability Support Workers with excellent availability to join our dedicated team inInnisfail, Qld. If you have a genuine commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of people with disabilities, and are flexible to work various shifts, including mornings, afternoons, overnights and weekends, we would love to hear from you!

• What benefits can Endeavour offer you?
• 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.

Highlighting the importance of this role:

Working within our SIL (Supported Independant 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 disabilities 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 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.