Support Worker

Full Time Permanent opportunity available, based in Redbank - Encouraged and supported ongoing professional development and diverse career opportunities - Rewarding role, make a difference to the lives of people living with disabilities **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. We are at the heart of local communities offering choice, opportunities and personalised support in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. We focus on ability, on dreams, goals and potential. **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.) - 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?** We support people in their homes and into the community, providing them with the opportunity to live their best lives and to fulfil their goals and dreams. You will provide home based support such as meal management and personal care, where required, and transport the people we support into the community for appointments and activities. Don't worry if you don't have any prior Support Work experience, we will provide comprehensive training, including buddy shifts, to ensure you have everything you need to succeed in your role Key duties will include: - Helping people to achieve their NDIS goals by developing important daily skills such as housekeeping, personal care, social skills and budgeting - Assisting with aspects of personal care where required to meet the individual needs of the people we support - Supporting with meal planning, cooking, light cleaning and facilitating community connection by socialising and going on outings - 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 **What do you need to become a Support Worker?** - A passion for working in disability services and eager to learn all the skills and knowledge to become a fantastic Support Worker - You are a true people person who is passionate, patient, empathetic and resilient - Flexibility to work various shifts including days, evening, early morning, weekends and sleepovers (penalty rates apply) - The capacity to meet the physical requirements as some manual handling tasks may be involved - 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" **What clearances/checks do you need?** - Hold or be willing to obtain a **Working with Children Check (Blue Card) **& a** NDIS Worker Screening Check **(previously a Yellow Card) - Hold or be willing to obtain a **First Aid** and **CPR** certificate - Willing to undertake a **“Fit2Work” National Criminal History Check** (should you be successful) - Open **Driver's **License with comprehensive insurance to transfer them into the community - 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. **How can I join Endeavour Foundation?** **_ "We are a 2021 Circle Back Initiative Employer, and we commit to respond to every applicant"_