Support Worker

Endeavour Foundation; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Entertainment benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Training opportunities

Additional health-related benefits

Job summary

Endeavour Foundation in Maryborough, Qld is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join a dedicated team. Casual or part-time hours with a 7-day roster, including mornings, afternoons, overnights and weekends, are available.

You will support people with disabilities in SIL homes to live as independently as possible, develop daily living skills, and participate in community activities. Required are safety, confidentiality, and flexible, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is advantageous.
• Previous experience in a SIL environment or PBSP experience is highly regarded.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including days, evenings, mornings, weekends and sleepovers.

Responsibilities

• Support people in SIL homes to live as independently as possible, including those with complex needs.
• Assist with daily living skills such as housekeeping, personal care, social skills and budgeting.
• Support meal planning, cooking, light cleaning and community outings to foster connection.
• Provide support during daily activities and help maintain connections with family and services.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Patience

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 Maryborough, Qld. If you have a genuine commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of people with disabilities and are flexible to work, casual or part-time hours, we have various shifts available. If you have the availability to work a 7 day a week roster including mornings, afternoons, overnights (minimum 2 per FN) 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 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 disabilities, experience with PBSP 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 Licence with comprehensive insurance on your vehicle.

Find out more about Endeavour Foundation!

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.