Urgent Needed: Support Worker in Gladstone

Point Care Pty Ltd.; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Point Care Pty Ltd. in Gladstone, Australia is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist clients under their NDIS plans, promoting independence, safety and well-being.

You will help with daily living activities, transport to appointments, and maintain care plan records, while collaborating with families and the care team. Visa sponsorship is not available; you must have working rights in Australia. The role requires flexibility to cover day, night shifts, sleepovers and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school certificate or equivalent.
• At least Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability, AgedCare, or related field), or willingness to work towards completion(highly regarded)
• Lived experience and/or paid experience supporting people with disability (PLUS with Child Safety)
• Must be currently located in Australia at the time of application
• Must hold valid work rights and lawful permission to live and work in Australia at the time of application (VISA sponsorship not available)
• Availability to work across day shifts, night shifts, sleepovers,and weekends
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and duty of care obligations
• Ability to work with a diverse client base, demonstrating cultural awareness and sensitivity to varying abilities, backgrounds, and communication needs
• Basic care skills, including first aid (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic digital systems
• Access to ongoing training and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Child Safety Clients
• Assist with daily living activities,including eating, dressing, bathing, and grooming
• Provide transportation support toappointments and community activities
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recordsof client care plans and progress notes
• Communicate effectively with clients,families, and other members of the care team
• Adhere to all health and safety policiesand procedures to ensure client well-being
• Participate in ongoing professionaldevelopment to remain current with NDIS best practices

Skills

NDIS knowledge

Client support

Communication

Cultural awareness

Basic care skills

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability/Aged Care)

High school certificate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Urgent Needed: Support Worker in Gladstone

Gladstone, Australia

• Job Type Full time
• Work Experience 1-3 years
• City Gladstone
• Country Australia
• Postal Code 4680

About Us

Point Care offers a wide range of disability services. At Point Care it is our pleasure to see people with disability achieve their goals. If you can dream it, we can support you in achieving it.

Job Description

About Point Care

Point Care is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people withdisabilities by delivering person-centred, high-quality supportaligned with the NDIS.

Position Summary

The Support Worker will provide assistance to clients inaccordance with their individual NDIS plans, promoting independence,safety, and overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to Child Safety Clients
• Assist with daily living activities,including eating, dressing, bathing, and grooming
• Provide transportation support toappointments and community activities
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recordsof client care plans and progress notes
• Communicate effectively with clients,families, and other members of the care team
• Adhere to all health and safety policiesand procedures to ensure client well-being
• Participate in ongoing professionaldevelopment to remain current with NDIS best practices

Please note that Point Care does not offer visasponsorship. Applicants must have full and unrestricted workingrights in Australia at the time of application.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school certificate or equivalent
• At least Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability, AgedCare, or related field), or willingness to work towards completion(highly regarded)
• Lived experience and/or paid experience supporting people with disability (PLUS with Child Safety)
• Must be currently located in Australia at the time of application
• Must hold valid work rights and lawful permission to live and workin Australia at the time of application (VISA sponsorship not available)
• Availability to work across day shifts, night shifts, sleepovers,and weekends
• Strong understanding of the NDS?)
• Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations and duty of care obligations
• Ability to work with a diverse client base, demonstrating culturalawareness and sensitivity to varying abilities, backgrounds, andcommunication needs
• Basic care skills, including first aid (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in MicrosoftOffice and basic digital systems
• Access toongoing training and development opportunities.