Support Worker - Tamworth

seek.com.au; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking a reliable Support Worker in Tamworth to assist a young male with a spinal cord injury. Duties include personal care, mobility assistance, and domestic tasks in the client’s home and community.

Shifts available: Fridays 3pm–11pm with sleepover, plus potential extra shifts to cover staff absences. Applicants should be locally based and comfortable in a dog-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with spinal cord injuries preferred.
• Right to live and work in Australia.
• National Police Check or willingness to obtain.
• Drivers License and own vehicle.
• Dog friendly environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and dignity to client.
• Assist with manual handling and transfers.
• Support in the community for appointments and errands.
• Complete domestic tasks like cleaning and laundry.
• Prepare meals for the client.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Personal care

Manual handling

Tools

Drivers License

Own vehicle

National Police Check

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a reliable, flexible and easy-going Support Worker with a “can do” attitude to assist a young male with a spinal cord injury based in Tamworth.

About you:

You are honest, trustworthy and reliable with good work ethic and understand the importance of providing care with dignity and respect. You are self-motivated, calm, and looking to make an invaluable positive impact on the lives of others.

About the Role:

You will be working closely with our member in their own home and in the community, providing care and supports which include:

• Personal care (including bowel and bladder management, catheter care and skin checks)
• Manual Handling (set up for transfers, hoist transfers)
• Assistance in the community (shopping and attending appointments)
• Domestic tasks (bathroom, washing, mopping, vacuuming etc.)
• Meal preparation

Commitment to this role is essential!

Current shifts on offer but not limited to:

Every Friday

3pm to 11pm + Sleepover

Extra shifts may be available to cover shifts during staff absences

Requirements:

• Past experience with spinal cord injuries preferred
• You must have the right to live and work in Australia
• A National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Drivers License & Own vehicle
• Must be dog friendly.
• Anyone living locally in the Tamworth area with experience supporting individuals with spinal cord injuries would be considered highly desirable, however, reliable and compassionate applicants with a genuine interest are encouraged to apply.