Disability Support Worker

Are you passionate about empowering individuals to find their voice and live their best lives?

Do you believe in the power of self-actualisation, and a person’s right to meaningful engagement, and helping them get more out of life?

If you have a genuine commitment to enriching the lives of others and possess an accountable, adaptable, motivated, reliable and person centred growth-mindset approach to your work, then we invite you to be part of our MAS team

**About this Opportunity**

As a Support Worker, you'll play a vital and valued role in delivering a range of services to our participants, enabling them to lead fulfilling lives at home and within the community.

We have immediate availability for shifts in Beenleigh area, and potential for shifts on the GC (Robina to Pimpama), Brisbane South and Logan areas.

The role may involve:

- Assistance with community access and recreational activities
- Providing daily living assistance with showering, personal hygiene, dressing, prompting medications, help at mealtimes and general mobility (in-home or SIL)
- Light domestic assistance, including meal preparation, cooking, cleaning and laundry to maintain a hygienic home environment
- Manual handling and/or the use of equipment to support mobility, such as wheelchairs, standing frames and hoists
- Transport to enable participation in the community, social engagement, and daily life activities
- Companionship and social support, such as support with learning a new skill or being involved in the community
- Supporting with implementation of physical therapy plans
- Experience with dementia, intellectual disability, complex MH, ABI, and behavioural
- Opportunity for higher level positions for the right applicants
- strong communication skills
- being responsive and adaptable
- a commitment to accountability and reliability, and
- sufficient industry experience and knowledge to confidently demonstrate initiative and growth for yourself, your clients and your team
- as an NDIS registered provider, professionalism and industry compliance is also a priority.

**About Us**:
Our philosophy centres around the social model of disability, where we adapt to embrace the unique needs and abilities of each person. With many years of NDIS knowledge and experience, we are committed to delivering quality care and personalised support to enable participants to navigate this complex yet rewarding environment, and ensure they receive the best possible support and care from the highest quality care team.

Lead by a team of passionate women (who happen to love Mustangs), we believe opportunities in life know no bounds and we encourage participants to dream big and believe in themselves and fulfilling their highest goals.

**About You**:
To excel as a Support Worker at MAS, you will need these **non-negotiables**:

- Related Qualifications such as: Certificate III in Disability, Individual Support, Aged Care and/or Home and Community Care Assistants in Nursing (AIN) or Endorsed Enrolled Nurses (EEN)
- Relevant industry experience (min 12 months - no exceptions)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card)
- Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
- Current First Aid Certificate and Current CPR Certificate
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate(s)
- Provide or obtain a recent police check
- A valid Driver's License and a reliable, registered, comprehensively insured vehicle
- A genuine commitment to enriching the lives of others
- Knowledge of established work practices and procedures relevant to the industry
- Flexibility to work on a 24/7 rotating roster, including regular days, evenings, awake shifts, sleepovers, and weekend shifts
- Willing and able to use a personal smartphone (iPhone or Android) for shift software reporting
- Unrestricted rights to work in Australia
- High level computer, communication, and interpersonal skills

**How to Apply**
- your disability or aged care experience (min. 12 months)
- your relevant qualifications
- your honesty, integrity and reliability in fulfilment of your responsibilities
- your commitment to supporting others in a meaningful way
- your accountability to following industry protocols and client reporting needs
- your clear respectful communication skills (written and verbal)
- your regular availability, and preferred shifts
- the number of hours you are seeking per week/fortnight
- your contact details
- Thank you for your interest in MAS. As part of our commitment to the safety and well-being of children and vulnerable people, all successful applicants are required to undergo a comprehensive screening process before commencing work. This is to ensure that our team is composed of individuals who are trustworthy, reliable, and dedicated to providing the best possible service to our participants. _

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $32.88 - $95.10 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 38 per week

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Fixed shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning s