Support Worker (NDIS) - Sleepover Shifts

MADEC Ltd; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay: 36.22–108.71

Casual opportunities

Access to company vehicles

Training and professional development

Salary packaging benefits

Birthday leave

Wellbeing support through Sonder

Job summary

MADEC Ltd. is seeking an experienced Disability Support Worker for casual, sleepover shifts in the Mackay region. Start ASAP and support people with high physical support needs in a person-centred approach.

Role involves documenting incidents, following safety procedures, and collaborating with the NDIS support team to promote independence and dignity.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Community Services, Individual Support or equivalent.
• Valid Queensland Driver Licence.
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate.
• Experience with high physical support needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred support based on each participant’s individual needs and goals.
• Supporting people with high physical support needs and complex disabilities.
• Implementing positive behaviour support strategies.
• Supporting participants to develop and maintain independent living skills.
• Promoting choice, dignity, rights and independence.
• Completing accurate documentation, including incident, behaviour, hazard and maintenance reports.
• Maintaining a strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Working collaboratively with participants, families, colleagues and the broader NDIS support team.

Skills

High physical support experience

Sleepover shifts experience

Flexible for shifts

Education

Certificate III in Community Services or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced Disability Support Worker looking for casual work and sleepover shifts? Can you start ASAP? Do you have experience supporting people with high physical support needs?

MADEC is looking for you!

Are you an experienced Disability Support Worker looking for casual work and sleepover shifts? Can you start ASAP? Do you have experience supporting people with high physical support needs?

MADEC is looking for you!

About the Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing person-centred support based on each participant’s individual needs and goals.
• Supporting people with high physical support needs and complex disabilities.
• Implementing positive behaviour support strategies.
• Supporting participants to develop and maintain independent living skills.
• Promoting choice, dignity, rights and independence.
• Completing accurate documentation, including incident, behaviour, hazard and maintenance reports.
• Maintaining a strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Working collaboratively with participants, families, colleagues and the broader NDIS support team.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have experience supporting people with high physical support needs.
• Are available for sleepover shifts regularly.
• Are flexible and available to work a range of shifts, including mornings, afternoons, sleepovers, weekends and public holidays.
• Hold a Certificate III in Community Services, Individual Support or equivalent.
• Hold a valid Queensland Driver Licence.
• Hold a current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Hold a current First Aid & CPR Certificate.

Experience with high physical support is highly desirable.

Why Work with MADEC?

When you join MADEC, you’ll be part of a values-driven organisation that prioritises its people as well as the people we support.

We offer:

• Competitive pay rates from $36.22 to $108.71 per hour, depending on the shift and applicable penalties.
• Casual opportunities.
• Access to company vehicles.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Salary packaging benefits.
• Birthday leave.
• Access to 24/7 employee wellbeing support through Sonder.

About MADEC

MADEC is a not-for-profit community organisation and Public Benevolent Institution that has been providing disability and youth support services throughout the Mackay and Whitsunday region since 1973.

We are a registered NDIS Provider and Licensed Child Safety Provider in Mackay.

Our purpose is simple: to empower people and support them to do their best.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re an experienced Disability Support Worker who is available for sleepover shifts and has experience with high physical support, we’d love to hear from you.