Support Worker

Endeavour; Innisfail; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Entertainment benefits

Employee assistance program

Training opportunities

Private health discounts

Paid parental leave

Rewards program

Free flu vaccinations

Job summary

Endeavour Foundation in Innisfail, Qld is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our dedicated team. You will assist people with disabilities in daily living, skills development, and community participation, across a range of shifts including mornings, afternoons, overnights and weekends.

We offer competitive benefits, salary packaging, training opportunities, and a supportive environment focused on independence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) advantageous.
• Experience in SIL or supporting people with complex disabilities highly regarded.
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, mornings, weekends and sleepovers with penalty rates.
• Able to meet physical requirements; some manual handling may be involved.
• Commitment to privacy and confidentiality.
• Good computer skills with Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Hold or willing to obtain Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening, First Aid, CPR, and an open Driver's Licence with comprehensive insurance.

Responsibilities

• Support SIL residents with daily living goals and independence.
• Assist with personal care where required to meet individual needs.
• Support meal planning, cooking, light cleaning and social outings.
• Facilitate community connections and accompany clients to appointments.
• Maintain connections with family, friends and services.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Privacy & confidentiality

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

We are seeking experienced and passionate Disability Support Workers with excellent availability to join our dedicated team in Innisfail, 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.

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 support 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.

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