Support Worker - Gold Coast and Logan

Southern Cross Care QLD; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care organization in Queensland is seeking compassionate Casual Support Workers to provide essential care to high care clients across the Gold Coast. You will need a Certificate III in Disability or Aged Care, with at least two years of support role experience. The role offers flexible shifts and the opportunity to join a supportive team focused on exceptional care outcomes.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Not-for-Profit salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Current First Aid & CPR certification.
• Minimum two years' experience in a support role.
• Sound manual handling knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized support service to high care clients.
• Empowering clients to achieve individual goals.
• Manage time effectively to provide services to multiple clients.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Certificate III in Disability, Aged Care, or equivalent

Job description

Join a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference not only for the people we care for, but also each other.

Southern Cross Care (Qld) is seeking compassionate and qualified Casual Support Workers to join our Community Services teams working across the Gold Coast and Logan River Valley regions.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay rates with the benefit of Not-for-Profit salary packaging to take home more.
• Variety of shifts within a 14-day roster including nights and weekends so that you can plan your life around work.
• Opportunity to join a supportive, purpose driven organisation.
• Great staff culture.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families and support programs like Thrive (access up to 50% of your earned wages early).

About the role

As a Support Worker, you will work closely with our Care Managers to deliver a personalised support service to our high care clients living in the community in your area to ensure they live their best lives.

Your genuine passion for the elderly to live their best lives motivates you to strive for the best outcomes for your clients, simultaneously empowering them to achieve their individual goals and improving their quality of life.

What will you bring to the role?

• Certificate III in Disability, Aged Care, Individual Support, Home & Community Care or equivalent.
• Current First Aid & CPR certification.
• Minimum two years' experience in a support role.
• Sound manual handling knowledge.
• Exceptional people & interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and to manage your time effectively as you will be required to provide services to multiple clients a day.
• A current Australian Driver's License.
• Own reliable car to use for work with full comprehensive car insurance and current registration (documents showing currency required).
• Eligibility to work in Australia.
• NDIS Worker Screening clearance (or willingness to apply).

Join Southern Cross Care QLD and be part of a community where compassion and empathy accompany the delivery of exceptional care to our clients every day.

Who is Southern Cross Care Queensland?

Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago.

Since then, SCCQ has grown to employ over 1700 staff caring for and supporting more than 2000 people across 17 residential aged care homes, 7 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and regional Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do.

At SCCQ, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. Our culture program Known & Loved is unique to Southern Cross Care Queensland, enabling staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve.

How can you apply?

If you have the qualifications and skills required to fill this role and are ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where best lives are lived, then we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today! If you have any queries around Southern Cross Care QLD ‘s recruitment process or about the role, please contact us at [emailprotected]

Southern Cross Care Queensland is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up-to-date flu vaccination status.

Our Mission: Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individual, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.