Support Worker Cairns
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Posted on:
2 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Make a real difference every day
At Endeavour Foundation we support people with disability to live the life they choose and our Support Workers are at the heart of that mission.
If youre compassionate reliable and motivated by purpose this is your opportunity to do meaningful work while building a rewarding career.
About the role
As a Disability Support Worker working within our Supported Independent Living homes youll provide person-centred support that empowers people with disability to build independence confidence and connection. No two days are the same one day you might be supporting someone to learn new life skills the next helping them get out into the community or achieve a personal goal.
Youll be part of a supportive team that genuinely cares about the people we support and about each other.
Casual shift hours available within SIL home based in Forest Beach Cairns. Available for overnight shifts desirable.
What youll be doing
- Supporting people with daily living activities personal care and routines
- Assisting clients with manual handling using hoists and slings
- Encouraging independence choice and inclusion
- Supporting community access social activities and wellbeing
- Building trusted relationships with clients families and colleagues
- Maintaining safe respectful and positive environments
What were looking for
- A caring patient and respectful approach
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Reliability and a positive can-do attitude
- Availability to work a range of shifts (including mornings afternoons evenings weekends and sleepovers penalty rates apply)
- The capacity to meet the physical requirements as manual handling tasks are involved
- A Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is advantageous but not required
If youre new to the sector well support you with training and development.
You will be required to hold or willing to obtain
- Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card)
- First Aid & CPR Certification
- National Criminal History Check (Police Check)
- Australian open Drivers License with comprehensive insurance on your vehicle
Benefits and Perks
- Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to$15900of your annual salary tax free.
- In addition to your tax-free benefit you can also use up to $2650 of your pre-tax 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.
- Discounts on Corporate Private Health Insurance Plans white goods and appliances.
- Discounted family gym memberships through Fitness Passport.
- Paid Parental Leave
- Reward and Recognition Program.
How to apply
If you want a role where your work matters where you can be yourself grow your skills and make a difference every day wed love to hear from you. Please click applyto submit your applicationand join #TeamPossible today!
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.
Key Skills
- Nursing Home Experience
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Direct Support
- Computer Operation
- Caregiving
- Case Management
- Special Needs
- Training & Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Word Processing
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Endeavour Foundation provides services to people with intellectual disability who needs support in-home, work and daily life. We’re making every customer’s possibilities a reality
