Casual Support Workers

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We have a casual Disability Support Worker positions available across our SIL (Supported Independent Living) homes in Cannonvale QLD offering a mix of day afternoon and sleepover supports.

To be considered for this role you will need to have open availability including the ability to work sleepover shifts.

Working within our SIL homes in Cannonvale you will provide person-centred support to people with disability helping them live as independently as possible and achieve their individual goals.

No two days are the same. You could be supporting someone to develop daily living skills preparing a meal together attending an appointment enjoying a community outing or providing personal care every day brings an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

• Supporting people to achieve their NDIS goals and develop daily living skills such as housekeeping personal care social skills and budgeting.
• Providing personal care and support in line with each persons individual needs.
• Supporting meal planning cooking and light household cleaning.
• Facilitating community participation and social connection through outings and activities.
• Supporting people with everyday activities such as walks appointments shopping and recreational activities.
• Helping people maintain meaningful connections with family friends and other support services.
• Providing a safe respectful and supportive environment that promotes independence and choice.

We are looking for a calm compassionate and professional Disability Support Worker who is confident supporting people with a range of support needs including complex needs and behaviours of concern.

You will be comfortable providing personal care and supporting daily living activities while building positive and trusting relationships with the people we support. The ability to remain calm under pressure respond appropriately to behaviours of concern and work as part of a team is essential.

• A Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is advantageous.
• Availability to work a variety of shifts including days afternoons weekends sleepovers and active overnight supports.
• Good computer skills including 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 and National Criminal History Check (Fit2Work).
• An open Driver Licence and comprehensive insurance for your vehicle.

• 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.
• Training and Development: A wide range of training opportunities to help you grow professionally and develop your skills.
• Additional Benefits: Discounts on corporate private health insurance plans whitegoods and appliances; Paid Parental Leave; Reward and Recognition Program; and free flu vaccinations.

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 disability and for people seeking employment education and training opportunities.

We focus on ability dreams goals and potential.

If this sounds like 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.