Disability Support Worker

Join Cherie's Country Care Pty Ltd ( Triple CCC ) and embark on a rewarding career with a dynamic and expanding company.

Cherie's Country Care is an established NDIS Disability Support Service and has been providing support to our local community for a number of years.

With a management team who have a collective 25yrs plus experience in the industry, and 10 years' experience personally supporting our local community members living with a disability.
- Cherie's Country Care is situated at Mt Edwards on the Cunningham Highway. If you drive past you will see the fabulous yellow sign._

We believe in fostering a supportive and enthusiastic work environment, where you'll receive the necessary tools, training and resources to empower our participants to achieve their personal goals.

We highly value our support workers, and will ensure you are provided with ongoing support, personal mentoring, and assistance with your professional development in the sector.

Having a management team with a personal background in direct care, you can be confident in knowing your employer will have a comprehensive understanding of your needs as a Support Worker.
- The unique thing about Cherie's Country Care is that we don't just spend time with our participants, we join them in whatever adventures they choose._

We are looking for likeminded applicants, who believe in the core value that all members of our community should have the same opportunities, experiences and support.

**Skills and certificates we're looking for**:
NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working With Children Check (Employee)

First Aid Certificate, including CPR

Basic Computer and Technology Knowledge (including mobile apps)

Certificate III in Home and Community Care, Aged Care, Individual Support, Disability, Mental Health - this is an essential requirement

Industry experience in Australia, or personal lived experience

Current Full Driver's Licence

Reliable Vehicle

Full Comprehensive Car Insurance

NDIS Modules

A smartphone that has access to the internet and the ability to download rostering app

**Tasks & Responsibilities**

Where required, assist individuals to undertake a range of activities of daily living including personal and self-care, mealtime support and maintenance of personal hygiene, using the principles of active support.

Assist participants to use their preferred method of communication and support them to be understood, listened to and responded to at all times, both at home and in the community.

Work effectively with people who have physical needs, implementing manual handling, assessments and support plans as required and in keeping with policy and procedures.

Maintain documentation, records and data collection as required and in accordance with the relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

Interact and communicate with other team members in the interests of service users and of achieving a consistent approach to service provision.

Must be able to work alternate weekends (Award Penalty Rates apply)

**About the benefits**

Award wages relevant to the qualifications

Progressive organisation with great growth opportunities

Flexible shifts to suit your schedule

Work close to home, minimizing travel time

Great team environment

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.41 - $46.35 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Public holidays
- Rotating roster
- Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

**Education**:

- Certificate I - IV (required)

**Experience**:

- Direct support: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)
- Working with Children Check (required)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (required)
- National Police Certificate (required)
- Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mount Edwards, QLD 4309