Support Worker - Hervey Bay

Endeavour; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Entertainment benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Training opportunities

Additional benefits

Job summary

Endeavour Foundation is seeking dedicated disability support workers for roles in Hervey Bay and Maryborough. You will assist people with disabilities to live as independently as possible, delivering care in SIL homes and community settings.

The role involves personal care, daily living skills, meal planning and community outings, with a 7-day roster and potential sleepovers depending on client needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with personal care and manual handling in disability support.
• Ability to work across SIL homes and community settings.
• Willingness to participate in a 7-day roster and possible sleepovers.

Responsibilities

• Assist people to develop daily living skills and independence.
• Support with personal care, budgeting, housekeeping, and social activities.
• Facilitate meal planning, outings, appointments, and community connections.
• Maintain family and service connections and provide daily activity support.

Skills

Personal care

Manual handling

Flexible shifts

Sleepovers

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

We currently have roles working within our SIL (Supported Independent Living) homes, and in Community in Hervey Bay and Maryborough. 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.

Our Ideal Candidate:

We are seeking support workers who have experience with personal care and manual handling, and comfortable delivering a high-level of care. The role involves supporting clients in SILS, who present with complex needs, experience with challenging behaviours is an advantage. The ideal candidate will also be able to support participants and contribute to a 7 day a week roster, with the flexibility for potential sleepovers depending on client needs. We have roles across a few different SIL homes in Hervey Bay.

We also require:

• A Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is advantageous.
• Flexibility to work a variety of times, including short shifts.
• Good computer skills and experience using Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card),
• Hold or willing to obtain a 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
  

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.

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.