Support Worker
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Who is Endeavour Foundation
We are people working together making possibilities a reality for people with a disability. We call ourselves #teamposible!
Endeavour Foundation is one of Australias largest employers of people living with disability so being inclusive and diverse is not just an aspiration it is who we are! Fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is at the heart of everything we do and getting it right goes hand in hand with living our organisational values and our purpose of making possibilities a reality.
What can Endeavour Foundation offer you
- Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to$15900of your annual salary tax free. Less tax more take home pay for you!
- In addition to your taxfree benefit you can also use up to$2650of your pretax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals holiday accommodation etc.
- An Employee Assistance Program a free and confidential counselling service available to all staff and their family members
- Paid Parental Leave
- Reward and Recognition Program
- Corporate Health Insurance plans and discounts with our corporate partners
- Free flu vaccinations
What can I expect in a typical day working as a Support Worker at Endeavour Foundation
We support people in their homes and into the community providing them with the opportunity to live their best lives and to fulfill their goals and dreams!Were here to help people flourish according to their own interests and priorities.
In this role you will provide support within ourHome Service;assisting people with disabilities to live as independently as possible whether they have complex needs or just need some additional support at home. No two days will be the same you may hear that phrase a lot but here at Endeavour Foundation it couldnt be more true! 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
Ever wondered what its really like being a Disability Support Worker Click here to find out!
To be considered for this role you will need to be available for shift work including nights sleepovers and weekends.
What will you bring to the role
- You are a true people person who is passionate patient empathetic and resilient
- You are dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to live their best lives
- Flexibility to work various shifts including days evening early morning weekends and sleepovers
- The capacity to meet the physical requirements as some manual handling tasks may be involved
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Commitment to privacy and confidentiality
- Good computer skills and experience using Word Excel and Outlook
- A Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) would be great but its not a must
- Experience with complex behaviours would also be highly regarded
How can you join Endeavour Foundation
Please note before commencing with Endeavour Foundation you will be required to undertake aFit2Work National Criminal History Checkhold or be willing to obtain aWorking with Children Check (Blue Card)NDIS Worker Screening Check/Yellow Cardand aFirst AidandCPRcertificate
If this is the opportunity for you click Apply below. We look forward to hearing from you!
Employment Type
Part-Time
