Disability Support Worker

12 hours ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Support Worker Co Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

Support Worker Co is a leading Support Worker Agency that provides best-fit Disability Support Workers to Disability Service providers across Australia.

We are currently seeking Casual Support Workers to support adult NDIS participants in SILs, & respite services across Cairns and surrounding suburbs.

Female Support Workers are preferred for this role due to female clients' requests with personal hygiene needs.

Overview of the role:

  • We have opportunities to support people in SIL arrangements & respite services.
  • 24-hour care model, meaning staff are required to work a combination of shifts – morning (from 6am), afternoon (from 2pm) and sleep over shifts.
  • Assist participants with the range of personal activities including hygiene support, medication assistance, manual handling, domestic assistance & meals.
  • Following specific positive behaviour support plans (PBSP)

    Assist participants with engaging in community, social and recreational activities.
  • Support people within both group settings and 1-on-1 arrangements.
  • Use a company vehicle and/or your own vehicle to transport participants to community-based outings.

What you need:

  • Completed or currently studying a Certificate III in Individual Support (or relevant)
  • 12 months paid experience supporting people in SILs with physical & intellectual disabilities.
  • Australian Driver's License
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Working with Children Check (Blue Card) for paid employment
  • National Police Check (obtained within the last 6 months or willing to apply)
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module
  • Reliable smart phone with data

What we can offer you:

  • Competitive pay rates, terms and conditions.
  • Paid training before you start and ongoing training & development.
  • Weekday, weekend shift loadings and overtime penalties per the industry award paid.
  • Casual position with consistent hours & routine rosters however, to supplement consistent shifts staff ideally should be available to be pick up backfill shifts.
  • Company tablet to complete notes, access client care plans and sign in an out of your shift.
  • Easy to use rostering app, where you can view and accept shifts.
  • Refer & Earn Incentive - $150 for each successful person you refer (conditions apply)
  • Supportive rostering team which is contactable 24/7.
  • Employee Assistance program to support you throughout your employment.

After you apply for this role, you will receive a SMS/text message from our Recruitment Team to complete our online screening questions which will help us process your application quicker.

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