* Permanent, Part time hours with set fortnightly rosters
* Located in Gladstone, SIL Home
* Flexible availability required with overnight shifts per week
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.
About this role:
We are seeking a passionate Disability Support Workers with excellent availability to join our dedicated team in Gladstone. 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 and weekends, we would love to hear from you
Working within our SIL (Supported Independent Living) homes, you will provide support, assisting people with disabilities to live as independently as possible. In this role, you will be supporting clients that have sensitive matters and require understanding of complex behaviours. Experience with clients that have ageing and complex related conditions. In this role, you will be assisting with aspects of personal care and manual handling to meet the individual needs of the people we support.
Ideal applicant:
* Flexibility to work various shifts including days, evening, early morning, weekends and multiple sleepovers (penalty rates apply).
* Previous experience working in a SIL environment or supporting people with high complex disabilities will be highly regarded.
* The capacity to meet the physical requirements of manual handling tasks will be involved.
* Work independently and confidently in varied environments
You will need to be:
* Provide a person-centred approach
* Willing to engage in active support
* Reliable and patient
* Passionate about your work
* Team player
* Take Initiative and continuously seek to improve
* Commitment to privacy and confidentiality
Skills required:
* A Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) desirable
* Working with Children Check (Blue Card)- hold or willing to obtain
* NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card) - hold or willing to obtain
* First Aid, & CPR )- hold or willing to obtain
* National Criminal History Check)- hold or willing to obtain
* Australian open Driver's License with comprehensive insurance on your vehicle.
What benefits can Endeavour offer you?
* 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 members.
* Wide range of training opportunities to help you grow professionally and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
* Additional Benefits: whitegoods, and appliances;
* Paid Parental Leave;
* Reward and Recognition Program; and
* Free flu vaccinations (Not Mandatory)
* Discounts on corporate private health insurance plans
Apply Here:
If this is the opportunity for you, click 'Apply'. We look forward to hearing from you
PD Support Worker