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Job Description
Join #Teampossible!
Working within our SIL (Supported Independent Living) homesyou will provide support 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 you will see it in action!
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!
Our Ideal Candidate
We are seeking experienced and skilled support workers who are trained in PEG feeding hoisting and comfortable delivering highlevel personal care. The role involves supporting clients in SILS who present with complex needs including behaviours requiring a Behaviour Support Plan and occasional 2:1 support. Experience with challenging behaviours is essential and training in MAYBO or TCI is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will also be able to support participants with wound care and contribute to active awake shifts with the flexibility for potential sleepovers depending on client needs. Strong availability across a variety of shifts is important as the roster will continue to evolve. We have roles available in Yamanto and Redbank.
We also require:
- A Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is advantageous.
- Flexibility to work a variety of times including short shifts.
- Good computer skills and experience using Word Excel and Outlook.
- Hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card) NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card) First Aid CPR National Criminal History Check (Fit2Work) and an open Drivers License with comprehensive insurance on your vehicle.
What benefits can Endeavour offer you
- Salary Packaging Benefits: Package up to $15900 of your annual salary taxfree increasing your takehome pay.
- Entertainment Benefits: Use up to $2650 of your pretax 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.
Click here to find out what Salary Packaging could mean for you.
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.
To join #TeamPossible!
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.
Employment Type
Part-Time
