24 Sep
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Endeavour Foundation
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Gladstone Central
24 Sep
Endeavour Foundation
Gladstone Central
Join #TeamPossible!
We have Permanent Part-Time & Casual Disability Support Worker opportunities available in Gladstone, working across our Lifestyle & Learning (L&L;) service and Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes.
These roles offer variety and flexibility, with rosters designed around the needs of the people we support. You may work across different shift types, including days, afternoons, evenings and sleepovers.
Some permanent rosters include 2–4 consecutive sleepover shifts, so you will need to be comfortable with sleepover requirements. At the same time, we have a range of roster options available, providing good flexibility and the opportunity to find a roster that works well for you.
Make an impact at Endeavour Foundation!
As a Disability Support Worker, you will support people with disability to live as independently as possible, achieve their goals and participate in their local community.
Working across our L&L; and SIL services, every day will be different. You could be supporting someone to develop daily living skills, preparing meals, assisting with personal care, attending community activities or helping someone work towards their NDIS goals.
Key duties include:
- Supporting people to achieve their NDIS goals and develop daily living skills.
- Providing personal care and support according to individual needs.
- Supporting meal planning, cooking and light household tasks.
- Facilitating community access, social activities and appointments.
- Supporting people to build independence, confidence and connections within their community.
- Following individual support plans and providing person-centred support.
- Building positive relationships with the people we support,
their families and other stakeholders.
- Creating a safe, respectful and supportive environment.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a confident, compassionate, reliable and person-centred Disability Support Worker who enjoys variety and is comfortable working across different support environments.
Experience in disability, aged care, mental health, community services or similar areas will be highly regarded. We are also open to candidates who have transferable skills and a genuine passion for supporting people with disability.
You will need to be flexible, reliable and comfortable working a range of shifts, including sleepovers where required.
We also require:
- A Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is advantageous.
- Availability across a range of shifts, including days, afternoons, evenings, weekends and sleepovers.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card), NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card), First Aid, CPR and National Criminal History Check (Fit2Work).
- An open Driver Licence and comprehensive insurance on your vehicle.
What benefits can Endeavour offer you?
- Salary Packaging Advantages: 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.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access to free and confidential counselling for you and your family.
- Training and Development: A wide range of training opportunities to help you develop your skills and progress your career.
- Additional Benefits: Discounts on corporate private health insurance plans, whitegoods and appliances; Paid Parental Leave; Reward and Recognition Program; and free flu vaccinations.
Find out more about Endeavour Foundation!
Endeavour Foundation supports people with disability 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 disability and for people seeking employment, education and training opportunities. We focus on ability, dreams, goals and potential.
Ready to join #TeamPossible?
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference, while having access to varied and flexible permanent part-time rosters, we'd love to hear from you.
Click ‘Apply’ to take the next step. We look forward to hearing from you!
Endeavour Foundation encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), the LGBTQI+ community and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant's needs.
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