Support Worker

We have Casual and Part-timepositions available across our SILhomes in the Brisbane Northern Suburbs offering a mix of days afternoons and sleepover supports.

To be considered for this role you will be required to have open availability including the ability to work sleepover shifts. Make an impact at Endeavour Foundation!

Working within our SIL(Supported Independent Living) homes across Brisbanes Northside you will play a vital role in empowering people with disabilities to live independently build confidence and achieve their goals. Whether supporting people with complex needs or helping someone develop everyday life skills youll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day. No two days will be the same and youll be part of a supportive team that values inclusion respect and person-centred support. Other key duties will include:

• Helping people to achieve their NDIS goals by developing important daily skills such as housekeeping personal care social skills and budgeting.
• Assisting with aspects of personal care where required to meet the individual needs of the people we support.
• Supporting with meal planning cooking light cleaning and facilitating community connection by socialising and going on outings.
• Providing support during daily activities such as going for a walk going to the movies or accompanying to an appointment.
• Helping the people we support to maintain a connection to their family friends and services.

Our Ideal CandidateOur ideal candidate is a calm compassionate and professional Disability Support Worker with experience supporting individuals with complex support needs and behaviours of concern. You will be confident providing personal care and supporting daily living tasks while creating a safe respectful and supportive environment. The ability to remain calm under pressure respond appropriately to challenging situations and build trusting relationships is essential for success in this role. Most importantly you are passionate about empowering people with disability to live the life they choose.

We also require:

• A Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is advantageous.
• Availability to work shifts that may includemultiple sleepovers and a variety of shifts across days evenings early mornings weekends and active overnight supports.
• Good computer skills and experience using Word Excel and Outlook.
• Hold or be willing to obtain aWorking with Children Check(Blue Card)NDIS Worker Screening Check(Yellow Card)First Aid CPR National Criminal History Check(Fit2Work) and an openDrivers Licensewithcomprehensive insuranceon your vehicle.

What benefits can Endeavour offer you

• Salary Packaging Benefits: Package up to $15900 of your annual salary tax-free increasing your take-home pay.
• Entertainment Benefits: Use up to $2650 of your pre-tax income for entertainment expenses such as meals and holiday accommodation.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to a free and confidential counselling service for you and your family members.
• Wide range of training opportunities to help you grow professionally and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Additional Benefits: Discounts on corporate private health insurance plans whitegoods and appliances; Paid Parental Leave; Reward and Recognition Program; and Free flu vaccinations.

Find out more about Endeavour Foundation!Endeavour Foundation supports people with disabilities to live learn work and flourish according to their own interests and priorities. We are people working together making possibilities a reality for people with a disability and for people seeking employment education and training opportunities. We focus on ability on dreams goals and potential.

If this is the opportunity for you click Apply. We look forward to hearing from you! Endeavour Foundation encourages applications from people of all ages nationalities abilities and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) the LGBTQI community and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicants needs.