CANDIDATES RESIDENT IN CABOOLTURE QLD AREA AND SURROUNDS MOSTLY PREFERRED
We are seeking Disability Support Workers for our participants who requires Person-Centered support in Caboolture. This position would suit experienced and motivated Support Workers looking for casual shifts of a permanent nature to provide ongoing support to our participants. Experience in manual handling is crucial and being flexible with guaranteed hours.
The position and requirements
We’re seeking passionate Disability Support Workers to make a difference in the lives of people with disability. Your role will see you working closely with individuals, building connections and developing pathways to ensure they are able to achieve their individual goals and maintain socially valued roles, friendships and relationships.
Reporting to the manager, you will work alongside people with physical disabilities, mental health and intellectual disabilities, helping them with personal cares, as well as, to access opportunities by connecting them with appropriate community contacts. You will ensure that opportunities for work, membership to social groups and volunteering opportunities are accessible, encouraging and supporting individuals to achieve their goals while staying happy, healthy and safe.
This hands-on role will also require you to ensure the health and safety of our clients and team members are at the forefront of everything we do.
About the role
We’re looking for team members who can demonstrate previous experience supporting clients with disability, including mental health with an ongoing and guaranteed hours for both weekdays and weekends. Applicants living in Caboolture or nearby suburbs mostly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Follow individual support plans, behaviour support plans and health care plans
Participate in community activities
Maintain and monitor a client’s support plan whilst modelling a person-centred approach
Identify and support a range of learning opportunities for our clients
Observe and document an individual’s progress and any changes through detailed note keeping
Core Responsibilities
- Personal care which includes dressing, toileting and showering
- Assist participants with Meal preparation, shopping, housekeeping and cleaning
- Assist participants in both taking and prompting medication with relevant training provided.
- Experience with hoisting or associated training is crucial and can be provided as well.
- Supporting participants with incontinence issues including changing aid
- Assistance with client engagement with community and social activities
- Supporting clients to travel to and from activities and appointments as required
- Maintaining daily notes for client activities
- Completion of required reports and documentation
- Ongoing and positive communications with other client stakeholders, such as carers, family and staff.
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Afternoon shift
- Evening shift
- Sleepover
- Active Awake
- Monday to Sunday
- Public holidays
Skills & Experience
Minimum Qualification – Cert III in Individual Support
Current QLD Drivers Licence
Current First Aid Certificate & CPR
Demonstrated commitment to supporting and engaging with low and high support clients
Proven success managing and monitoring challenging behaviours
Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships
Culture & Benefits
Diverse organisation that values people who bring vision and passion to their roles.
Supportive team environment
If you feel you hold the right experience and skills, please apply now for immediate consideration.
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, NDIS Working screening check & Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).
Job Types: Casual
Salary: starts at $32.79 per hour, could be increased based on KPI
Licence/Certification:
NDIS Screening Check/Yellow Card (Required)
Working with Children Check (Required)
National Police Certificate (Required)
Driver Licence (Preferred)
First Aid Certification (Preferred)
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $32.79 – $35.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you hold a valid drivers licence?
- Do you hold a valid police check or willing to obtain prior to employment?
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Location:
- Caboolture QLD (Required)
Work Location: In person
