Support Workers - Sunshine Coast

Supported Care; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Supported Care on the Sunshine Coast provides care for individuals living with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities. The role involves helping with daily routines, community activities, and personal care while promoting independence and dignity.

We're seeking someone patient, compassionate, and eager to learn. A driver’s license and flexibility for dayshift, sleepovers, or awake nights are valued to support people across the Sunshine Coast area.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated compassion and patience in a supportive role.
• Ability to learn new tasks and procedures quickly.
• Reliable and trustworthy with a strong work ethic.
• Strong problem-solving and calm decision-making in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support based on each customer's needs and support plan.
• Support participants with community access, appointments and daily activities.
• Assist with domestic duties, meal preparation and laundry.
• Support with personal care when required.
• Assist with medication administration in line with training and support plans.
• Build positive relationships and provide calm, respectful support when situations become challenging.
• Follow individual support plans and promote choice, dignity and independence.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Willing to learn

Reliable

Problem-solving

Job description

Want a job where you can make a real difference? We'll help you learn and grow.

You don't need years of experience to be a great Support Worker. If you're patient, reliable, caring and willing to learn, we'd love to hear from you!

At Supported Care, you'll support people living with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities to build confidence, develop independence and enjoy everyday life. From helping with daily routines to getting out into the community, your support can make a meaningful difference.

What you'll be doing

• Provide person-centred support based on each customer's needs and support plan
• Support participants with community access, appointments and daily activities
• Assist with domestic duties, meal preparation and laundry
• Support with personal care when required
• Assist with medication administration in line with training and support plans
• Building positive relationships and providing calm, respectful support when situations become challenging
• Following individual support plans and promoting choice, dignity and independence

What we're looking for

We're more interested in your attitude and willingness to learn than a long list of previous experience.You'll bring:

• Current driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Flexible availability, including dayshift, sleepover and awake night shifts
• Comfortable working across Sunshine Coast area (Caloundra, Landsborough, Mooloolah Valley, Banya, Palmview, etc.)
• Mental health and challenging behaviour experience is preferred, but not essential
• Passionate about supporting people with different levels of independence and varying support needs
• Compassionate, patient and able to build trust with people
• Reliable, respectful and willing to learn
• Able to stay calm, think on your feet and problem-solve

About us

As part of the Civitas Group, Supported Care is a privately owned organisation designed to provide support services to individuals living in SILs, level 3 supported accommodation and the community. Our services are funded through NDIS services charges. Our mission is to provide high quality services to the most vulnerable in our community.