Support Worker

3 days ago

Chermside, Australia Mercy Community Service Full time

We are currently looking for a new Support Worker to join our team supporting a lady in her mid-30’s living in the Chermside area.

The person we are looking for is empathetic, considerate, engaging, and able to connect and build rapport easily. You will be able to perform under pressure and keep a clear head whilst dealing with the regular challenges of emotional instability. You will have worked with Positive Behaviour Support Plans and understand the importance of data recording and daily reporting.

With support from your Team Leader, this position will offer 20 hours per week and will entail two Active/Awake shifts per week (8pm to 4am) and a half day for community access. Due to the nature of the support work required in-home, female-only staff have been requested.

**Why choose Mercy?**

We understand that finding the right organisation and the right team is just as important as finding the right role. The model of work at Mercy, ensures that Team Leaders aren't overloaded so that they are accessible, and can provide you with regular support, training and development. As a valued employee of the Mercy family you will enjoy:

- Mercy-paid Blue card & NDIS compliance checks.
- Comprehensive induction and training.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Career pathway planning and development -> permanent roles or leadership opportunities

**What do I need if I am successful?**

Before you can start working with us, you need to provide, or be willing to obtain:

- 2 referees
- Evidence of working rights within Australia such as a passport or birth certificate
- A current valid Driver's License
- Your own registered vehicle and insurance.
- Working with Children Check & NDIS Worker Screening Check (we will pay for these if you haven’t got them yet)
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate

**To apply**

Thank you so much for your interest in working with us, and we hope to be in contact with you soon.

**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.
- 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._

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