▷ High Salary Direct Support Worker

Direct Support Worker - Fig Tree Pocket

- Potential to work up to 7 days a week.
- Open to all skill levels
- CPL workers are now covered under the SCHADS Award.

We choose to make a difference for others, because people make all the difference in the world. We are passionate about people. Every day working with CPL is different but always comes back to our vision – A world where all people live an inclusive, passionate and fulfilling life.

If you enjoy challenging but rewarding work and share our vision of an inclusive society, we will provide the training, supportive culture, and connections to help you to make the most of this opportunity.

We are in need of Support Workers in Fig Tree Pocket on a casual and part-time basis .

Here at CPL we support clients with a variety of support needs. Assisting clients with complex physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities and mental health conditions.

As a Direct Support Worker, you’ll be an integral part of the lives of people of all ages and backgrounds. You will assist with:

- Providing support on matters of personal care, including showering, toileting, dressing and more
- Administering medications
- Transferring individuals using hoists and slide sheets, and general assistance with mobility
- Domestic duties including cleaning, laundry or meal preparation
- Community engagement, such as attending doctors appointments, grocery shopping or other social or recreational activities of their choice

This role is ideal for people who:

- All experience levels—prior behavior management and mental health experience preferred.
- People available up to 4 days a week— Early Mornings ( 6am - 9am) and afternoons.
- Those seeking flexibility—great for individuals looking for casual hours.
- Shift patterns can be a mixture of short shifts with minimum shift requirement of 2 hours
- Are great communicators dedicated to providing the best service for every person
- Are even better listeners who can work autonomously, as well as under direction and within a team environment
- Calm and confident in all different environments and understand the importance of professional boundaries
- Can provide personal care with dignity and sensitivity to our clients
- Believe in an inclusive society and value client focus, respect, inclusion, integrity, excellence, and courage

As a team member, you will enjoy the benefits of:

- An hourly rate based on your industry-related experience and qualifications
- Paid industry-leading training provided by health professionals to all employees
- Additional penalty rates for night and weekend shifts (as per the SCHADS Award)
- Salary packaging benefits for permanent part-time employees
- Flexibility to support your lifestyle and commitments
- Support and continued professional development

Before you commence, you will need:

- Current First Aid and CPR certificates
- A Blue Card (Working with Children Card)
- A NDIS Worker Screening Check (Working with Individuals with Disabilities, formerly a Yellow Card)
- Commitment to infection prevention and control measures including the use of PPE as directed
- A smartphone with an iOS 13.0 and up operating system or an Android 6.0 and up operating system

Expected start date of Mandatory Trainings: Monday 28th April - Friday 2nd May

The CPL Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. We are committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their unique cultural and spiritual relationship to land, water, and seas and their rich contribution to society.

Please click 'Apply' to submit your resume and cover letter. For a confidential discussion regarding your submitted online application, please contact us via recruitment@cpl.org.au.

CPL is committed to providing a workplace that fosters a culture of respect, understanding and inclusion.

Direct Support Worker - Fig Tree Pocket

Community Services & Development Aged & Disability Support

Closes 1st Oct 25

Western Suburbs & Ipswich Brisbane Australia - QLD

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