Disability Support Worker

7 days ago

Gold Coast, Australia KARE Support Services Pty Ltd Full time

**Support Worker Job Description**

We are looking for a caring and empathetic Male Support Worker to assist our clients with day-to-day tasks. As a Support Worker, you will be required to meet with clients and help them to live as independently as possible. You may also be required to train family and friends in relevant support techniques and to lead community meetings.

To ensure success as a Support Worker, you should have excellent interpersonal skills, and a passion for helping others. A skilled Support Worker should be able to provide both emotional and physical support when needed to ensure that clients feel in control of their lives as well as be able to identify gaps in care and provide support in a productive manner.

**Support Worker Responsibilities**:

- Meeting with clients, Management, and stakeholders to discuss their practical and emotional needs.
- Assisting Management in the design of care plans that best suit the clients' needs.
- Providing emotional support by talking to clients about their needs and listening to their concerns.
- Assisting with domestic tasks including shopping, cooking, cleaning, and washing.
- Tending to the healthcare needs of each client.
- Training family members in basic support techniques.
- Helping clients to participate in leisure activities.
- Making case notes and managing the case logbook.

Full Training is provided as is the opportunity to grow you skill set with Professional Development.

**Support Worker Requirements**:

- A qualification in Health and Social Care is preferable.
- Commitment to helping others.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Empathetic with good listening skills.
- Good problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to carry out domestic duties.
- Willingness to assist with basic healthcare practices.
- Be patient and emotionally resilient.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Driver’s License
- BlueCard
- NIDS Worker screening Check
- Road worthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance

Work Remotely
- No

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: From $30.64 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

- Overtime pay

Application Question(s):

- Do you have access to a reliable vehicle?

**Experience**:

- Disability: 1 year (preferred)
- Mental Health: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- National Police Certificate (preferred)
- Drivers Licence (required)
- Certificate 3 In Individual Support or Higher (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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