Support Worker Co is a leading Support Worker Agency that provides best-fit Disability Support Workers to Disability Service providers across Australia.
We are currently seeking Casual Support Workers to support adult NDIS participants in SILs, & respite services across Rockhampton and surrounding suburbs.
Female Support Workers are preferred for this role due to female clients' requests with personal hygiene needs.
Overview of the role:
- We have opportunities to support people in SIL arrangements & respite services.
- 24-hour care model, meaning staff are required to work a combination of shifts – morning (from 6am), afternoon (from 2pm) and sleep over shifts.
- Assist participants with the range of personal activities including hygiene support, medication assistance, manual handling, domestic assistance & meals.
- Following specific positive behaviour support plans (PBSP)
Assist participants with engaging in community, social and recreational activities.
- Support people within both group settings and 1-on-1 arrangements.
- Use a company vehicle and/or your own vehicle to transport participants to community-based outings.
What you need:
- Completed or currently studying a Certificate III in Individual Support (or relevant)
- 12 months paid experience supporting people in SILs with physical & intellectual disabilities.
- Australian Driver's License
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Children Check (Blue Card) for paid employment
- National Police Check (obtained within the last 6 months or willing to apply)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Reliable smart phone with data
What we can offer you:
- Competitive pay rates, terms and conditions.
- Paid training before you start and ongoing training & development.
- Weekday, weekend shift loadings and overtime penalties per the industry award paid.
- Casual position with consistent hours & routine rosters however, to supplement consistent shifts staff ideally should be available to be pick up backfill shifts.
- Company tablet to complete notes, access client care plans and sign in an out of your shift.
- Easy to use rostering app, where you can view and accept shifts.
- Refer & Earn Incentive - $150 for each successful person you refer (conditions apply)
- Supportive rostering team which is contactable 24/7.
- Employee Assistance program to support you throughout your employment.
After you apply for this role, you will receive a SMS/text message from our Recruitment Team to complete our online screening questions which will help us process your application quicker.