Support Worker

Casual Support Worker positions available in Darra, Brisbane.
- Salary packaging & Employee benefits program available.
- 90% of Northcott staff agreed they enjoy the kind of work they do.
- ** Casual support workers required to work across our Darra Community Programs. These are male only positions.**:

- ** Northcott have a fantastic employees benefits program including salary packaging and discounted gym membership.**:

- **90% of Northcott staff agreed that they enjoy the kind of work they do.**

**About the role**:
Casual positions available with room for expansion. We envisage the hours will commence at 12 hours per week, with the view to growing these hours as the programs expand. These are male only positions.

We are looking for friendly, welcoming support workers who are passionate about helping people and are up for adventure and trying new things as we expand our programs at our Strathpine, Darra & Ipswich centre’s.

Our programs assist young people to learn social skills, independent living skills including cooking and other life skills training, with plenty of focus on creativity and wellbeing too.

There are a variety of shifts available including 9am to 3pm as well as hours for activities that may run outside these time frames. These programs run Monday to Thursday each week.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and drive engaging programs that help customers achieve their goals and dreams.
- Support our customers to participate in social, recreation and skills development programs.
- Provide limited personal care and manual handling assistance.
- Be a champion for our customers and support them to achieve their goals and independence.

**Requirements of the role**:

- Cert III in a relevant field of study or equivalent experience (preferable).
- Current First Aid and CPR.
- Current drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Hold a valid QLD Blue Card & NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
- Completed the NDIS Worker Orientation Module training.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and an understanding of the importance of professional boundaries and practice.
- Capacity to assist in all duties and be confident to do so autonomously.
- General computer skills.
- A high level of energy & enthusiasm towards the work you do.
- Available for immediate start/ to commence at a short notice.

**Types of duties may include**:

- Supporting clients to develop and maintain independence.
- Support clients to achieve personal goals through community and social participation.
- Support clients in every day skills such as cooking, gardening, gym and fitness, travel training and money management.
- Understanding and implementing mealtime management plans and positive behaviour support plans.
- Assisting clients in the community such as going to concerts, theme parks, out for lunch, bowling and more.
- Supporting clients with toileting.

**Position Description**

**Why work for us?**
- We are a leading disability service provider in NSW, ACT & QLD, providing services and support for people with disability, their families, and carers. We have more than 90 years of experience and expertise in the disability service industry.
- Increase your take home pay and save on taxes with salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually.
- Northcott offers employee benefits including Perkbox, discounted health insurance, gym membership, motor service offers and more
- A family friendly workplace is offered, and support provided for staff to manage their home and work lives effectively.
- Learning and career advancement opportunities and you will have your contributions valued.

**Diversity and Inclusion Statement