At Community Carers Australia, we support people with disabilities to live great lives. It's the reason we exist - after all, why should anyone have to settle for anything less? And to make this a reality, we rely on the skill and commitment of our team.
**About the Role**
As a Disability Support Worker at Community Carers, you are directly responsible for the day to day support, personal care and personal development of our Participants. You will provide a range of community living services to assist people with a disability to be actively involved in their local community, be valued, respected and engaged in meaningful opportunities and relationships.
We're looking for people who have values similar to ours, BRAVE people, but there's no specific 'mould' you need to fit (after all, we need a team that's as diverse as our Participants).
**Benefits of working with Community Carers Australia**
- Grow or kick start your career with us
- Competitive hourly + penalty rates.
- Flexible scheduling
**Skills, Experience & Certificates**
- Transferrable skills in providing care and compassion to others
- Valid QLD Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle (essential)
- Have flexibility to work on a 24/7 rotating roster which includes days, evenings, sleepovers and weekend shifts
- Have a Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (HLTAID0011) or willingness to obtain prior to commencing
- Be willing to provide an NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC) Clearance
- Have the ability to support others with personal care and domestic duties in a respectful way
- Have the capacity to meet the physical requirements of the job that may include manual handling tasks
- Have good computer, communication and interpersonal skills
**So who is Community Carers Australia?**
We empower people with different abilities to live their life. We offer tailored programs and disability support services to meet their needs and goals in life, and we're by their side every step of the way. Our mission is to be that safe place where people can embrace differences, find likeness and be empowered with the necessary skills to get the most out of life.
When you're part of the Community Carers team, you're not just supporting people. We're all about putting the people we support first. That's a non-negotiable.
Our success depends on YOU.
**Job Type**: Casual
**Salary**: From $41.55 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Rotating roster
- Shift work
Supplemental pay types:
- Penalty rates
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sunshine Coast, QLD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (preferred)
- National Police Certificate (preferred)
- Driver Licence (preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (preferred)
Work Location: In person