Support Worker

Overview
Join to apply for the
Support Worker
role at
Endeavour Foundation
in Bundaberg. We are seeking experienced and passionate Disability Support Workers with excellent availability to join our dedicated team. If you have a genuine commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of people with disabilities and are flexible to work various shifts, including mornings, afternoons, overnights (minimum 2 per fortnight) and weekends, we would love to hear from you
Benefits
Salary Packaging Benefits: Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax-free, increasing your take-home pay.
Entertainment Benefits: Use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income for entertainment expenses, such as meals and holiday accommodation.
Employee Assistance Program: Access to a free and confidential counselling service for you and your family.
Wide range of training opportunities to help you grow professionally and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Additional Benefits: Discounts on corporate private health insurance plans, whitegoods and appliances; Paid Parental Leave; Reward and Recognition Program; and Free flu vaccinations.
Click here to find out what Salary Packaging could mean for you.
Responsibilities
Working within SIL (Supported Independent Living) homes, you will provide support to assist people with disabilities to live as independently as possible, including those with complex needs or requiring additional support at home.
Helping people achieve their NDIS goals by developing daily living skills such as housekeeping, personal care, social skills and budgeting.
Assisting with aspects of personal care to meet individual needs.
Supporting 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 attending appointments.
Helping the people we support maintain connections with family, friends, and services.
What you can bring to the team
Your experience, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills will be valuable in providing high-quality support and fostering independence for our clients.
We Also Require
A Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is advantageous.
Previous experience in a SIL environment or supporting people with complex disabilities and dementia is highly regarded.
Flexibility to work various shifts including days, evenings, early mornings, 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.
Hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card), NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card), First Aid, CPR, National Criminal History Check (Fit2Work), and an open Driver's License with comprehensive insurance on your vehicle.
Additional Information
Endeavour Foundation supports 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, and for people seeking employment, education and training opportunities. We focus on ability, on dreams, goals and potential.
To join
#TeamPossible
and apply, click Apply. We welcome applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD communities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disability. We are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to support applicants as needed.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Individual and Family Services
Endeavour Foundation encourages applications from diverse applicants. This description does not imply any open or closing status of the role beyond the information provided.
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