Support Worker

**Support Worker**

We are looking for people who are passionate about making a genuine difference in the life of a young adult living with a disability. The person we support lives 25 minutes from Caboolture/25 minutes from Caloundra, and we have a number of casual shifts available in his team across a 24/7 roster.

As an active 18-year-old man, this person we support is looking for a team of "comrades" to help him live independently. His interests include online gaming, soccer, getting out and about in nature, bushwalking, playing sport, and being supported to develop and maintain valued roles within his local community, as well as attending to daily living tasks. He would like a team that not only supports him with the latter, but also to help guide him on what living as an independent man is like to ensure that he has an excellent framework of support to reach his potential.

Responsibilities shall include:

- Assisting him to set and achieve his own goals
- Assisting him to fulfill his daily living tasks as independently as possible
- Facilitate any community inclusion or participation (as required). This may include helping to build and maintain relationships or pursue any interests through accessing community activities, venues or services
- Build and maintain meaningful work relationships with your Mercy family, wider services and other networks to collaboratively work together in the best interest of the person we support

Why choose Mercy?

We understand that finding the right organization and the right team is just as important as finding the right role. We look to finding people that work well together, not just those who have previous experience in the industry. We encourage anyone that has had any experience caring for, or assisting others personally or professional to apply, as it’s sometimes a case of **_what’s on the inside. counts _**Any experience working with individuals who have processing delays and have complex behaviours is an advantage.

About You
- Previous experience in and knowledge of the disability, allied health, welfare or education fields.
- A passion for working with people with disabilities.
- Possess sound computer and literacy skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, with a willingness to work within a 24/7 rotating roster, including overnight/sleep-over and weekend shifts.
- Understanding and commitment to a person-centered model of practice.
- Current First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate.
- Queensland Provisional Green or above Driver’s License
- Completed NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Hold a current Blue and Yellow Exemption Card / NDIS Workers Screening, or have the ability to obtain prior to commencement

**About Us**

Mercy Community is a Catholic not-for-profit, compassionately inspiring and supporting people to live hopeful, connected lives within inclusive communities. We support families and young people, people living with a disability, and older people, and live by our values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity and Empowerment.

We have been providing services and support for over 150 years and our team operates across a network that encompasses urban, rural and remote communities. Please visit our website to find out more about our dedicated team and the work we do.
- Please note that you must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered for this position. Employment is conditional upon maintaining clear personal history screening checks throughout employment._
- Mercy is committed to Safeguarding - taking actions to promote and ensure the welfare of children and adults at risk, protect them from abuse or neglect and supporting an awareness of whole community responsibility to help and protect all in need._