We are currently looking for Disability Support Workers to join our team to work with participants in Mt Gravatt, Kingston, Loganlea, and Thornlands.
You can enjoy working within a supportive environment, assist people in your community to live their best life possible and enjoy the benefits of working within a supported team environment where there will be ongoing professional development.
We are looking for support workers who have **good communication skills** and **good knowledge about Mental Health** to assist our participants to work towards their NDIS goals.
We provide personal care support, domestic assistance, and community access support to persons living with a disability.
**Duties and responsibilities may include**:
- Personal care: showering, dressing and grooming
- Medication reminding
- Domestic assistance: household cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
- Community Access: social activities, grocery shopping, medical appointments
- Supporting clients who have mental health challenges.
- Supporting clients with physical and/or challenging needs.
- Expected to follow the company policies and procedures and code of conduct.
- Monitoring the well-being of clients reporting and documenting on their progress.
- Attending training as required.
**You will have**:
- Minimum Certificate III in Disability or Mental Health
- Experience in disability support work or Mental Health support
- Current CPR / First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain one once commenced
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current Australian Driver's License
- Reliable, registered and insured vehicle
- Smart mobile phone with internet access
- Double Vaccinated for COVID-19
**What we offer**:
- **Weekday rate from $32 per hour + Super**
- comprehensive work cover
- **Travel allowance ($0.92/kilometer with client)**
- Training & personal development opportunities
- Ongoing support and advice from our experienced management team
**How to Apply**
**Job Type**: Casual
**Salary**: From $32.00 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Travel reimbursement
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Public holidays
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Penalty rates
COVID-19 considerations:
comply with Public Health Directives
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a current drivers license?
- Do you have a reliable, registered and insured vehicle?
- Do you have a current CPR/First Aid Certificate?
- Do you have a valid NDIS Worker Screening Check?
- Are you fully vaccinated for COVID-19?
Licence/Certification:
- disability related qualification (preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (preferred)