Support Worker

Suncare is committed to "Making People's Lives Better". We do this through providing innovative personal solutions that support people to live their life, their way. As a values-based organisation we want our staff to reflect the values that we live by:

Innovative | Inclusive | Agile | Respectful | Authentic | Collaborative | Empathetic

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and the experience they enjoy is critical to the success of our organisation. Every day, Suncare employees are making a difference to real people and making people's lives better.

Suncare Support Worker - what's involved in the role?

This is a rewarding community-based role where you will be supported by engaged managers and have ongoing support. We are currently seekinga Permanent Part Time Support Workerto provide support to our customers in the Gladstone area. The Part Time contract available is for 60 hours per fortnight.

The role of a Suncare Support Worker actively supports the individual needs of aged people who are living at home, either independently or with family. No two days are the same with our customers and may include delivering personal care, household domestic assistance (cleaning bathrooms, mopping, dusting), meal preparation, accompanying them on shopping trips, appointments, community activities, providing general companionship, and helping them build social networks.

Hours of work for a Support Worker are typically performed Monday to Friday between 7am to 7pm. For your set fortnightly roster, we invite you to share your availability and hours you would prefer to work. An example of a roster is Monday - Friday 8.30am-3pm (60 hours per fortnight). There may also be the opportunity to gain additional hours depending on your availability and our operational requirements.

About you

A background and qualification in community services is advantageous, but just as important are the attributes that you possess that speak to our values. We want our customers to have a great experience with our people, and our people need to have a great attitude, be friendly, willing to learn new things, and most importantly listen and understand what the customer wants. If you are motivated, passionate and excited by the prospect of a new career opportunity, we will help you to gain the skills and experience you require to be successful at Suncare.

For this position you will be required to be physically fit, hold a valid Driver's Licence and be willing to use your own vehicle for work purposes, ensuring that your vehicle is appropriately insured. A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and CPR and First Aid certificates are required in this position, and you will need to have the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.

What we can offer

Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay

Payment for kilometres

Helpful and supportive buddy/team structure for new staff

Advanced technology to make work easier

Ongoing training and development

Suncare shirts/blouses provided

Employee Assistance Program/health and wellbeing programs

Fitness and health club programs/discounts

Flexible work options

And, this position is eligible to receive QLeave

Apply now

To start your application, click on the APPLY button. Please attach your resume with a cover letter.

As part of the recruitment process, you may be requested to undertake background checks such as a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), pre-employment medical demerit point/driving history and reference checks.

We collect, use, disclose, store, secure, manage and dispose of your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles and our Privacy Policy. To see a copy of the privacy policy or to learn more about Suncare please visit our website http://www.suncare.org.au

Applicants may be requested to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the advertised role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003.

Suncare is an equal opportunity employer.

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Your application will include the following questions:Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? Do you own or have regular access to a car? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? What's your expected hourly rate? Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold? Have you completed a qualification in aged care? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? What do you understand to be the main responsibilities of a Support Worker for Suncare? Please include what type of vehicle you will be using for work? Do you have experience working in a Support Worker or Personal Carer role within the Community Service or Aged Care industry? Do you have a Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care or Disability or similar qualifications or willing to obtain?

Suncare has been making a positive impact in Queensland for more than 50 years by providing innovative and personalised in-home care, allied health, and clinical services.

We want individuals to help continue this legacy and be part of our growth.

Our staff enjoy coming to work for the following reasons:

Your team will constantly trial new ways to support customers.

We advocate for change.

We are leaders and innovators in person-centred care.

If you're a dedicated and compassionate individual and want to make a meaningful impact in a career that will be life changing and fulfilling, we want you.

Suncare has been making a positive impact in Queensland for more than 50 years by providing innovative and personalised in-home care, allied health, and clinical services.

We want individuals to help continue this legacy and be part of our growth.

Our staff enjoy coming to work for the following reasons:

Your team will constantly trial new ways to support customers.

We advocate for change.

We are leaders and innovators in person-centred care.

If you're a dedicated and compassionate individual and want to make a meaningful impact in a career that will be life changing and fulfilling, we want you.

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