Support Worker

Expression of interest - Support Worker - Disability and Aged Care - Townsville

Job No:JBC20250713

Employment Status:Casual

Support Workers we need you

Are you a kind and compassionate person who is looking for a fulfilling career within a supportive team? Are you looking for a role where no 2 days are the same? Are you looking to make a real difference in people's lives?

Then look no further

Just Better Care is looking for superstar Support Workers to join our Townsville Team. We have multiple positions available in Townsville and Ayr.

Across Australia Just Better Care provides in-home aged care and disability support services, supporting people to live independently. We are currently looking for Support Workers to join our Townsville, Queensland team. You can enjoy a flexible and balanced work life and support people in your community to live their best life possible.

At Just Better Care, we/'re Great Place to Work Certified

Duties and responsibilities

- Personal care: showering, dressing, grooming and medication assistance
- Domestic assistance: light household cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
- Social support/transportation: social activities, shopping/groceries, travelling to medical appointments
- Supporting customers in the use of aids and personal equipment including: standing or walking frames, wheelchairs, manual or electric hoists, sliding sheets or moving boards, hearing aids and other physical aids
- Supporting customers with complex and/or challenging needs
- Monitoring the well-being of customers and reporting on their progress
- Participating in staff meetings and attending training as required
- Overnight customer support and assistance 1-2 times a week

What you will need

- Minimum Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Home & Community Care, Individual Support or Disability Services (preferred)
- Current CPR / First Aid Certificate
- Current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check/Yellow Card
- Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence
- Reliable, registered and insured vehicle (comprehensive insurance)
- Smartphone with internet access

What we offer

- Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
- Varied work supporting a diverse range of customers
- Ability to work independently and close to home
- Training & development opportunities (including free access to our online learning tools & programs)
- Access to our free Employee Assistance Program
- Staff recognition programs
- Ongoing support and advice from experienced, friendly, local office staff

Next steps

If you would like to join our growing team of Support Workers and become part of our friendly, professional network please Apply today.

Privacy Acknowledgment

This information will be used solely for the purposes of your application for employment with Just Better Care. We will never share your personal information with any person or organisation unless we have your written permission to do so, or are required to by law or subpoena.

- Yes I agree to the privacy statement *

Personal Details - Required fields

- Title *
- First name *
- Last name *
- E-mail *
- Phone *
- Street *
- Street Cont.
- City, Town or Suburb *
- Postcode or Zipcode *
- Country *
- State, Region or Province *
- LinkedIn URL (Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.)

Questions

Do you have the right to work in Australia? *

- Yes - Permanently with no restrictions
- Temporarily with no restrictions
- Temporarily with restrictions

Do you have a current Drivers Licence? *

- Yes
- No

Do you own car or have regular access to a car? *

- Yes - I have my own car
- Yes - I have access to a car
- No - I do not own or have access to a car

Do you have a current Criminal Record Check? *

- Yes
- No, I do not currently have this, but I am willing to obtain
- No, I do not have a current federal police check

Do you have a current Working with Children Check? *

- Yes, I have a current working with children check
- No, I do not currently have a working with children check, but I am willing to obtain
- No, I would prefer not to work with children

Do you hold a current NDIS Worker Screening Check? *

- Yes, I do hold a current NDIS Worker Screening ID
- No, I do not hold a current NDIS Worker Screening ID but I do hold a current Yellow Card
- No, I do not hold a current NDIS Worker Screening ID but I am willing to obtain
- No, I do not hold a current NDIS Worker Screening ID and I am unable to obtain

Do you have a current First Aid Certificate? *

- Yes, I have a current first aid certificate
- No, I do not have a first aid certificate
- No, I do not currently have a first aid certificate, but I am willing to obtain

Do you hold a current CPR Certificate? *

- Yes, I hold a current CPR Certificate
- No, I do not hold a current CPR Certificate

Do you have previous experience in Community Care, Aged Care or Disability Support? (Please select all that apply). *

- Community Care
- Aged Care
- Disability Support

Do you hold a current qualification in Aged Care, Disability, Community Care or Nursing? *

- Certificate III/IV or Diploma (Disability speciality)
- Certificate III/IV or Diploma (Aged Care/Home Care speciality)
- Certificate III/IV or Diploma (Community speciality)
- Certificate III/IV or Diploma (Other relevant speciality)
- Nursing Degree
- I have a qualification which isn/'t listed

This role requires performing personal care, do you have an previous experience? *

- Yes
- No
- No, but I am happy to perform this task.

What is your availability (please only specify the hours you are available to work)? *

- Monday Morning (07:00-12:00)
- Monday Lunch and afternoon (12:00-17:00)
- Monday Evening (17:00-22:00)
- Tuesday Lunch and afternoon (12:00-17:00)
- Tuesday Evening (17:00-22:00)
- Wednesday Lunch and afternoon (12:00-17:00)
- Thursday Morning (07:00-12:00)
- Thursday Lunch and afternoon (12:00-17:00)
- Thursday Evening (17:00-22:00)
- Friday Morning (07:00-12:00)
- Friday Lunch and afternoon (12:00-17:00)
- Friday Evening (17:00-22:00)
- Saturday Lunch and afternoon (12:00-17:00)
- Saturday Evening (17:00-22:00)
- Sunday Morning (07:00-12:00)
- Sunday Lunch and afternoon (12:00-17:00)
- Sunday Evening (17:00-22:00)

On average, how many hours per week are you seeking? *

- 0-10 hours per week
- 10-15 hours per week
- 15-20 hours per week
- 20-25 hours per week
- 25-30 hours per week
- 30-35 hours per week
- 38 hours per week

Do you speak any languages other than English? *

- Yes
- No

Are you COVID Vaccinated? Have you received 1 or 2 doses of the vaccine? Can you provide required evidence as per the PHO *

- Yes
- No

Additional information

- Please tell us about yourself and your expectations of this role.
- Why should we hire you? What qualities can you bring to the role and Just Better Care?
- What factors do you believe are important in providing exceptional service to customers in the community?
- Please advise of your earliest available start date.

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