**Support Worker - Ipswich (Wheelchair Van Driver) | Immediate Start | 30 Hours/Week**
Are you a compassionate and reliable individual residing in Ipswich, QLD? We are seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist NDIS participants with transportation to their appointments. This role involves driving a wheelchair-accessible van and ensuring the safety and comfort of our clients.
**Position Details**:
- **Location**: Ipswich, Queensland
- **Employment Type**: Part-time (30 hours per week)
- **Schedule**: Monday to Friday
- **Start Date**: Immediate
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Safely operate a wheelchair-accessible van to transport NDIS participants to and from appointments.
- Assist clients with boarding and alighting from the vehicle, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Maintain accurate records of trips and report any incidents or concerns promptly.
- Provide respectful and empathetic support to clients during transportation.
**Essential Requirements**:
- Must reside in Ipswich, QLD.
- Valid Queensland Driver's Licence.
- Experience driving a wheelchair-accessible vehicle is advantageous; however, training will be provided.
- **Certifications & Compliance**:
- **First Aid & CPR Certificate**:
- **Blue Card** (Working with Children)
- **Yellow Card** (NDIS Worker Screening Clearance)
- **Current Driver's Licence**:
- **Comprehensive Car Insurance**:
- **Authority to Work in Australia**:
- **Completed NDIS Worker Orientation Module** ("Quality, Safety and You")
- **Relevant Qualifications**: Nursing student or holding a Certificate III or IV in Disability, Youth Work, Welfare, Community Services, Mental Health, or other related fields
**Desirable Attributes**:
- Friendly, patient, and respectful attitude
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to the rights and dignity of people with disabilities
**How to Apply**:
Be part of a team where your work truly matters.
**Job Type**: Casual
Pay: $30.00 - $53.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week
Schedule:
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- On call
- Overtime
- Public holidays
- Shift work
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ipswich QLD 4305: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)
**Experience**:
- Driving experince: 5 years (preferred)
- Support work : 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Full Driver Licence (preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (preferred)
**Location**:
- Ipswich QLD 4305 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected Start Date: 26/05/2025