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Support Worker Home & Living | Childrens Services | Mackay
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Do you have a passion for helping others? Join an industry leader as a Support Worker and empower individuals to achieve their goals and live the life that they choose. Make a difference every day to adults and children living in our SIL homes or Residential Care.
Support Workers | Home & Living | Children Services - Mackay
Part Time & Casual Opportunities
At Aruma, we're not just support workers, we're Human Rights warriors. We believe in empowering people to live the life they choose, and we're looking for passionate, values-driven Support Workers to join our team.
About The Role
As a Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and young individuals by providing tailored, person-centred support. Whether it's daily living assistance, emotional guidance, or community engagement, your work will help create a more inclusive and compassionate society.
You'll work across a
24/7 rotating roster
, including sleepovers, active nights, weekends, and public holidays.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality, individualised support to people with disabilities and young people
Assist with personal care, mobility, and skill development
Build meaningful connections and provide mentorship and emotional support
Support community participation and recreational activities
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement support plans
Advocate for customer rights and promote independence
Create safe, trauma-informed environments for young people with complex needs
What You'll Need Disability, Home & Living
Experience in disability, aged care, or family/community services
A current First Aid and CPR Certificate or willingness to obtain
Valid Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle
NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain)
Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills
Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and public holidays
What You'll Need Childrens Services
Passionate about human rights and creating positive change
Empathetic, compassionate, and resilient
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Certificate IV in Disability or Child, Youth & Family Intervention (or willingness to obtain)
Current First Aid, CPR, Drivers licence & NDIS Worker check or willingness to obtain
Availability for 24/7 rostered shifts
Why Join Aruma?
HEART Promise: Be part of a team that helps you "Heart your work" every day.
Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals/entertainment
Fitness Passport: Subsidised gym membership
Employee Assistance Program: Confidential support for you and your family
Discounted Health Insurance: Through Bupa
Recognition & Rewards: BRAVE Reviews and annual BRAVE Awards
Career Development: Ongoing training and pathways into leadership
No experience? No worries Whether you're starting out, changing careers, or studying and looking for flexible work, there's a place for you at Aruma. Government funding may be available for you to study a Certificate IV in Disability or Child, Youth & Family Intervention, so earn while you learn.
We strongly encourage candidates with a disability to apply.
Your lived experience is a powerful asset in building a more inclusive world.
Ready to be Brave with us
Apply now visit Aruma's Careers Page to view current vacancies or register your interest.
Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered.
Senioriy level
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Part-time
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Legal Services
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