Support Worker – Meaningful Companionship | Palmview
Are you someone who values genuine connection and enjoys spending quality time with others? We’re looking for a warm and reliable Support Worker to support a bright, mature gentleman living in Supported Independent Living (SIL) accommodation in Palmview.
About the Role:
Our client is a thoughtful and engaging man who enjoys quiet, home-based activities such as tending to his bonsai trees, playing cards, and spending time with animals. He’s looking for a Support Worker who can build a strong, trusting connection and share in his interests at home.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide companionship and emotional support
- Engage in meaningful home-based activities
- Encourage and support the client’s hobbies and routines
- Foster a calm, respectful, and positive environment
Shift Details:
- Days: 3 days per week
- Hours: 9:30am – 2:30pm
- Location: Palmview, QLD
About You:
- You’re empathetic, patient, and enjoy building genuine relationships
- You have experience or a strong interest in disability support or aged care
- You’re comfortable with quiet, home-based support
- A valid driver’s license and NDIS Worker Screening Check are essential
QSSS hourly rates are Weekday $34.45, Evening $37.00, Night $38.00, Saturday $47.00, Sunday $60.50, Public Holidays $73.80 -(sorry, rate not negotiable).
We also support our staff through our EAP service which offers 4 x free counselling sessions where required, as well as discounted physiotherapy sessions at select physio practices while also having the assurance of consistency of Clients you support. You have a comprehensive suite of online learning to support you and face to face learnings.
Your key responsibilities & accountabilities…
- To deliver high quality support to our Participants in the capacity they require, the exact way they would like it delivered.
- Communicate effectively and collaborate for our Participants' needs with our Participants, team & Support Specialist.
- Understand, follow instructions, and be responsive to our Participants needs. - Provide support to our Participants as required.
- Have good rapport building skills and a gentle, encouraging manner.
- Be reliable and flexible to fill shifts when required.
- Have an interest in building a respectful relationship with our Participants.
- To support our Participants to achieve their NDIS Goals.
To be successful you must…
- Resonate with the role description above
- Have a genuine desire to positively change people's lives
- Have evidence of eligibility and right to work in Australia
- Hold or be willing to obtain NDIS worker screening or yellow card
- Hold or be willing to obtain a blue card
Why join QSSS?
Really simple, we are on a mission to completely disrupt the disability and aged care industry by providing supports in a way that most providers would say is impossible - and that is for Participants to have true choice, control and freedom in every way possible.
Working with our Participants, you have the privilege to do what most do not get to do in their career, and that is to make a huge difference and a positive impact in people’s lives each and every day. You can be a part of helping our Participants to live their absolute best life.
We want passionate, dedicated, proactive decent humans who genuinely want to make a positive difference in people’s lives.
At QSSS we believe in providing opportunities. We provide on the job training and development to people looking to start their career in Community Services & Development.
If you are looking for the right motivation for a career change and want to make a difference in the community, QSSS can provide you with that platform and help you build that confidence.
If you are a caring, compassionate, and dedicated person seeking a flexible work environment, then QSSS is the right employer for you.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $34.45 – $39.99 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Shift work
- Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- Working with Children Check (Preferred)
- National Police Certificate (Preferred)
- Driver Licence (Required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
