SUPPORT WORKER POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position: Support Worker

Contract Type: Casual

Location: Toowoomba and Brisbane

As a support worker in our Community Services area, you will work closely with people with a disability to help them live the lives they choose in their own homes and local communities. You can build rapport with clients well, understanding their needs, preferences and aspirations, so you can support them to achieve what’s important to them.

What are we looking for in our support workers ?

• A passion for people and a genuine interest in listening and responding to the needs of others.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• The physical capability to carry out a range of manual tasks.
• Broad shift availability
• The more available you are, the more work we can potentially offer you.
• Prepared to work shift work, which includes morning, afternoon and over night (passive/sleep overs shifts are a must)
• Able to be on-call and pick up emergency shifts

Duties:

• Personal care and hygiene, domestic duties and medication
• Moving around the home, sometimes using mobility equipment
• Everyday tasks such as meal preparation, shopping or even budgeting
• Attending appointments and getting out and about in the local community
• Managing and supporting participant support needs
• Support workers are also required to complete documentation and case notes as well as progress reports after each shift.
• Ability to support people that display challenging behaviours

What other requirements are there ?

• Certificate III Individual Support/Aged Care/Disability qualification
• Willing to complete ongoing company modules and training program
• All support workers must have a current "C" class driver's licence and a roadworthy, registered and insured vehicle and willing to transport clients in their car
• Blue Card (or to obtain prior commencement)
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• National Criminal History (Police) check
• You will need to complete a First Aid/CPR Certificate before you start
• NDIS Worker Orientation Certificate
• You must be eligible to work in Australia

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $68,400.00 – $71,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toowoomba QLD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• working with people with disability: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• Full Driver Licence (Required)
• Working with Children blue card (Required)
• National Police Certificate (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person