Total Life Empowerment is currently looking for an experienced support worker to work around the Townsville Region.
At TLE we empower participants and their families to achieve their goals via a person-centered, human rights focused supports and aim to assist individuals achive independence and quality of life.
A casual contract with variable working hours is available with the potential to move into a part-time role for the right person.
What we offer
- Attractive pay rates (Starting at SHADS 2.1)
- Ongoing training to support skill development- Professional development opportunities, with the opportunity for career progression.
- A positive and supportive team culture and regular debriefs/meetings to ensure that our supports are consistent.
- Respect for work/life balance and fortnightly rotating rosters.
- Rewarding position where you can improve the daily lives of those living with disabilities to achive their goals.
About you
- You are capable of creating meaningful and purposeful relationships with a range of individuals.
- You take initiative to follow processes and possess critical thinking skills
- You are trustworthy and compassionate
- You have great communicaton skills and are able to explore participants goals and plan how to achive them. Big or Small
Availability to work across a 7-day roster which will be a combination of shifts including mornings, afternoons, sleepover shifts, weekends and public holidays.
Role requirements
- First Aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- Yellow Card or NDIS Worker Screening Check (or eligible to obtain)
- WWCC (blue card) (or willingness to obtain)
- Must have a valid Australian driver’s license (P1 or higher) and personal car for reliable transport - with insurance.
- Experience in assisting people who have an intellectual and or physical disability, or other relevant industry experience.
- Eligible to work in Australia
- NDIS Workers Orientation Module (or willing to obtain)
- NDIS Induction Module (or willing to obtain)
Job Type: Casual
Salary: From $43.23 per hour
Benefits:
* Employee mentoring program
* Professional development assistance
* Travel reimbursement (where applicable)
Supplemental pay types:
* Penalty rates
Experience:
* disability support: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* Australian Drivers License (Required)
* First Aid Certificate (Preferred)
* Yellow card or NDIS Worker Screening Check (Preferred)
If you believe you meet the above criteria and want to make a difference, have what it takes to make an impact on the life's of individuals positively, then click \"apply\".