Disability Support Worker

7 days ago

Moreton Bay, Australia Esteem Mentoring Full time

The successful applicants must have the flexibility to work on weekdays, morning or afternoons, some evenings with occasional weekend and public holiday as required. Some overnight or travelling away may be required to support particular participants. Shifts currently are predominantly within 45'minutes of North Lakes to Caboolture, preference given to workers based in this region. Shifts are predominantly short shifts 2-6 hours between 7am and 8pm. Some are based around outside of school hours so availability 7-9am and 2:30-8pm highly valued. However other shifts are encompassed in the daytime too.

Experience not necessary, but having other skills to bring to the table will be valued. In particular we have participants with interests in fishing, kayaking and camping to support and exercise such as walking and hiking. Also interests in crafts cooking and arts would be valued as well to work with both female and male adults, as well as working with children of varying ages with autism and behaviours.

Casual rates will be based on level and qualification according to the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS).

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Assisting with personal care needs, such as meals and meal preparation, and hygiene
- Accompanying participants on outings ( Going fishing or hiking/ long walks)
- Providing transportation or public transportation training for participants to access social and recreational activities, attend appointments or assisting young people to/from school
- Offering emotional and social support to participants and young people in their local community
- Providing a safe environment and quality care to vulnerable adults and young people / children
- Providing emotional support to children and young people with behavioural challenges and trauma backgrounds (Autism Knowledge greatly valued)

**To be Successful, you will Need**:

- Qualification or enrolment in courses such as Certificate III in Individual Support (or similar), or a higher qualification valued.
- Current Blue and Yellow Card
- Current QLD Police check
- Current driver's license with your reliable road worthy, serviced and insured vehicle
- Current first aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work with clients with challenging behaviours and complex care needs (Mental Health, Autism and behavioural disorders)
- Confidence and professionalism when providing client-focused support
- Strong professional boundaries and the ability to follow policies and procedures
- Ability to work with a small and growing team
- Ability to be flexible within the work environment and work as part of a team
- Access to your portable smart device (e.g. phone)
- Completion of, or willingness to complete, the Child Safety 'Hope & Healing' framework and providing a certificate

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $31.76 - $91.88 per hour

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Morning shift
- Shift work

Supplementary Pay:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Work Location: In person

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