Overview
Support Worker - Mental Health and Disabilities (Casual and Permanent Part Time). Availability for Weekend & Sleepover shifts desired but not essential.
Location: Graceville Centre at Nambour QLD
Pay: $35.27 - $38.48 ph + Shift Penalties + Salary packaging + Employee discounts
About Us: Lutheran Services is a not-for-profit organisation providing care and support to communities across Queensland for the past 90 years. We provide aged care, retirement living and home care services for older people, with community services including mental health, disability, youth and family, and domestic and family violence support. We draw on a rich Lutheran tradition of care, placing the wellbeing of our clients at the heart of everything we do, supporting over 6,000 people each year across more than 25 sites.
About The Role
Located in Nambour on the Sunshine Coast, Graceville Centre provides support to individuals living with a mental illness and/or disability. All Graceville services are conducted by working with individuals in a strength-based and recovery-focused framework. Graceville Centre operates seven programs that provide support to clients either on site or in their own homes. We are a growing service and regularly have internal opportunities for career growth.
As a Support Worker you will work across multiple programs with individuals helping them to increase their independence, maintain their wellness and ultimately improve the quality of their life.
Responsibilities:
- Provide flexible, support tailored to client needs and preferences.
- Assist with personal care and daily living tasks, ensuring dignity and independence.
- Encourage community participation and social engagement for individuals.
- Support skill development and independence-building activities.
- Work collaboratively with case managers and other stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate documentation of client care and interactions.
What You Bring to the Team
- Transferrable skills and/or study in a related field
- A strong passion for empowering individuals with a mental illness and/or disabilities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients and their families.
- A valid Queensland Driver’s Licence.
- A valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance & Blue Card.
What We Can Offer You
- Above Award Wages with a brand-new EA
- Access to Salary Packaging - enjoy up to $15,990 of your salary tax-free!
- Opportunities for skills and career growth; we support additional study with time off and some paid support. Move into other areas of care such as diversional therapy, nursing or home and community care.
- Employee Assistance Program, supplier discounts across health insurance and electricity and gas providers as well as appliances and holidays.
Ready to Join Us?
Apply now by attaching your resume and completing the application form and questions below. For further information, please contact Ola Olubiyi on or
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