About Us:
DCC Industry Group is dedicated to enriching lives through our key divisions: Youth & Communities, Foster and Kinship Care, Workforce, Allied Health and Disability Services. Our goal is to provide services that empower individuals across all stages of life, supporting their well-being and personal growth in every aspect of their journey.
About The Role:
We are looking for an experienced Disability Support Worker with knowledge and understanding around complex behaviours in young people. This role will focus on supporting our clients emotionally, socially and physically. You will work collaboratively with the operations team to deliver high-quality support, assisting service users in maintaining their well-being, achieving, personal goals, and developing life skills while fostering community and social connections. The responsibilities include providing personal care such as showering, dressing, grooming, and medication assistance, as well as offering domestic support with cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation. You will also provide social support and transportation for activities, shopping, and appointments, assist with the use of mobility and personal equipment, and support individuals with complex or challenging needs.
The main shifts for this position fall within the hours of 2pm and 10pm so we are looking for candidates with reasonable availability in consideration of this. There also may be shifts available on the weekend from 10am-8pm
What's On Offer:
* Casual employment at an attractive rate commensurate of experience and qualification
* Culturally inclusive and supportive environment
* Training and on-going support with the opportunity for career progression.
* A positive and supportive team culture and regular debriefs.
* Meaningful and rewarding work that empowers people with disabilities
* Regular team meetings and access to our Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
Qualifications / Requirements:
* Certificate III in Individual Support or Cert IV in Disability, or equivalent is required.
* Minimum 1-2 years experience in disability support work required
* Experience within residential care for youth is desirable
* Demonstrated experience with challenging and complex behaviours
* Current Blue Card and Yellow Card
* NDIS Worker Orientation Module
* Current Australian driver's license, registration and comprehensive insurance
* Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain
* Willingness to provide the required licences, certifications and e-learning prior to commencement
If this sounds like an opportunity for you, or should you have further questions or require more information, please contact
We're serious about diversity and cultural inclusivity. DCC is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages people from a background of CALD, LGBTQIA+, women, and First Nations people to apply.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $36.00 – $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Referral program
Application Question(s):
* Do you have a relevant qualification?
* What is your availability for shifts?
* Are you willing to complete all onboarding tasks, including probity checks and e-learning, prior to commencement, in line with our compliance requirements?
* Do you have a valid yellow card?
* Do you have a current police check?
Experience:
* disability support work: 1 year (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Open or P2 licence (Required)
* Full Driver Licence (Preferred)
* Blue Card (Preferred)
* First Aid Certification (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
* Australia (Required)
Location:
* Bundaberg Dc QLD 4670 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person