Support Worker

Perm, part time role, minimum of 32 hours per fortnight.
- Ipswich based role, Mon - Fri.
- Buddy shifts and ongoing training and support provided.

**Who is Endeavour Foundation?**

Endeavour Foundation support people with disabilities to live, learn, work and flourish according to their own interests and priorities. We are people working together, making possibilities a reality for people with a disability.

**What can Endeavour Foundation offer you?**
- Salary Packaging Benefits Package up to **$15,900 **of your annual salary tax free. Less tax = more take home pay for you
- In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to **$2,650** of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)
- Encouraged ongoing professional development and diverse career opportunities
- An Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential counselling service available to all staff and their family members
- Discounts on Corporate Private Health Insurance Plans, whitegoods and appliances and
- Paid Parental Leave and Salary Continuance
- Reward and Recognition Program
- Free flu vaccinations

**What can you expect in a typical day working as a Support Worker at Endeavour Foundation?**

We support people in their homes and into the community, providing them with the opportunity to live their best lives and to fulfill their goals and dreams We’re here to help people flourish according to their own interests and priorities.

In this role you will provide support in our **Learning & Lifestyle Centre;** organising activities designed to help the people we support to develop practical life skills and to identify their goals for daily living, community participation, learning and building relationships - and of course having fun Some of our activities include cooking, arts and crafts, connecting with nature and sports. Other key duties will include:

- Assisting with aspects of personal care where required to meet the individual needs of the people we support
- Supporting with meal planning, cooking and shopping with easy access to public transport, shops and community facilities
- Providing support during daily activities such as going for a walk, going to the movies or accompanying to an appointment
- Helping the people we support to maintain a connection to their family, friends, and services

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**What will you bring?**
- You are a true people person who is passionate, patient, empathetic and resilient
- You are dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to live their best lives
- Be confident in driving the 12 seater site van
- Creativity, energy and some fresh ideas for activities to share with the people we support
- The capacity to meet the physical requirements of the role as some manual handling tasks may be involved
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Have access to own vehicle.
- Commitment to privacy and confidentiality
- Good computer skills and experience using Word, Excel and Outlook
- A Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) would be great but it's not a "must"
- Experience with complex behaviours would also be highly regarded

**How can you join Endeavour Foundation?**

Please note, before commencing with Endeavour Foundation, you will be required to undertake a **“Fit2Work” National Criminal History Check, **hold or be willing to obtain a **Working with Children Check (Blue Card), NDIS Worker Screening Check/Yellow Card **and a **First Aid** and **CPR** certificate

Additionally, in line with the direction from State Government, all authorised workers defined under the Queensland Public Health Order are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Endeavour Foundation requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

If this is the opportunity for you, click ‘Apply’ below. We look forward to hearing from you

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