Disability Support Worker
5 days ago
Looking for a change in the Disability Services industry?
Apply now to be considered for the Cootharinga team in Mackay
About CootharingaFor the past 70 years Cootharinga North Queensland has been part of our community, working alongside people with disabilities and their families. We are committed to providing a range of tailored services that are relevant to our customers' choice and needs. Locally we have services located in Mackay that are focused on providing supports to our customers that allow them to live the life they want.
If you are flexible with the ability to work varied shifts, have a strong desire to assist our customers live the life they want, and you have outstanding service skills then we want to hear from you
About The RoleYou can expect to undertake various duties including but not limited to, Personal Care (full training and buddy shifts provided), Manual Handling, Social Support, Transport, Meal Preparation, Domestic Assistance in home and Record Keeping. This is an essential aspect of the role.
Applicants need to be aware that these positions will involve shifts work especially sleepovers and weekend work - with attractive penalty rates included
Casual positions may lead to Part Time depending on availability and ongoing reliability.
Why work for us?We are an established disability support services provider with a 70-year history in the region working alongside people with disabilities and their families. In this role you will be working as part of a small team led by an experienced management group and have the opportunity to be a part of a services that further supports Cootharinga's purpose of assisting people to live the life they want.
Further You Will Receive- Substantial hours based on your availability (variety of shifts including active night shifts, sleepovers and weekends available)
- Industry leading training in-house and online: we are committed to supporting our staff with training to enjoy meaningful and fulfilling careers with us
- Competitive Casual hourly rate
We are seeking experienced Support Workers who are passionate about helping people live the life they want. While we value dedication and shared values above all, having prior experience in support work is essential for this role. If you are an experienced Support Worker looking to make a meaningful change and join Cootharinga, we would love to hear from you
As Part Of The Onboarding Process, You Will Need- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or Yellow Card and a Working with Children Blue Card or be willing to obtain (Cootharinga will happily assist in obtaining necessary clearances if successful)
- An Open Drivers License and own vehicle
- First Aid Certificate and CPR within the last 12 months or willing to obtain
- NDIS Worker Quality Orientation - Free to obtain (https://training.ndiscommission.gov.au/)
To apply: Click Apply Now or complete our online application available on our website at: https://www.cootharinga.org.au/about-us/career-opportunities/
Start Date: We will be hoping to have successful applicants onboarded and begin training the 13th of September 2025
Cootharinga North Queensland is an Equal Employment Opportunity workplace and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and people with disability to apply. Cootharinga North Queensland support the Royal Commission into violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability.
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