Support Worker
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Job Location:
Burleigh Heads - Australia
Hourly Salary:
$ 30 - 35
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
30 hours per fortnight available with opportunities to pick up extra shifts!
A positive team-focused culture where laughter creativity and connection are part of every day
The chance to make a meaningful difference while doing what you love
Weekend and sleepover availability is essential
Join #TeamPossible!
We are seeking a reliable motivated and values-aligned Disability Support Worker to join our dedicated team based in Burleigh Heads. This role primarily supports a residential setting and offers a mix of independent and team-based work supporting residents to live fulfilling and meaningful lives.
This opportunity is ideal for a positive proactive communicator with a can-do attitude who can motivate engage and support people with diverse needs. Experience is highly regarded particularly for candidates confident working independently and within a team environment. Flexibility initiative and strong communication skills are essential.
You will be supporting eight residents with intellectual disability. Experience supporting people with challenging behaviours is ideal. The role requires someone who is a strong team player while also being confident working independently when required.
What benefits can Endeavour Foundation 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
Wide range of training and development opportunities
Additional benefits including corporate private health insurance plans Paid Parental Leave Reward and Recognition Program and free flu vaccinations
Key duties:
Supporting residents to achieve their NDIS goals and build independence in daily living skills
Providing personal care and physical support in line with individual support plans
Supporting residents with community access appointments and recreational activities
Working collaboratively within a team and independently when required
Implementing Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSPs)
Transporting clients as required
Maintaining clear and professional communication with colleagues and leaders
Using technology apps and digital systems to record progress and documentation
What you can bring to the team:
A positive proactive and respectful approach
Experience supporting people with disability (level dependent on candidate)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Flexibility to work across other sites if required
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Confidence using technology and digital systems
We also require:
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) advantageous but not essential
Willingness to undertake ongoing training and development
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role
Current or willingness to obtain:
Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card)
First Aid & CPR
National Criminal History Check (Fit2Work)
Open Drivers Licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle
Hours of work:
30 hours per fortnight
Shifts include sleepovers (mandatory) weekends and afternoon/evening shifts
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 focus on ability dreams goals and potential working together to make possibilities a reality.
To join #TeamPossible!
If this opportunity sounds right for you click Apply. We look forward to hearing from you.
Endeavour Foundation encourages applications from people of all ages nationalities abilities and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples CALD communities LGBTQI communities and people with disability. We are committed to inclusive recruitment and providing adjustments where required.
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
