Casual Disability Support Worker

Mantra is an NDIS provider in Queensland for people living with a disability. Mantra
Disability Services is seeking staff who are passionate about providing quality care and services to enable our participants to continue living in their home and
Supported Independent Living (SIL). Mantra is currently seeking female Support Workers for our clients in Griffin & Redcliffe, Fitzgibbon, and Aspley, QLD.

Benefits of Mantra Disability Services
● Competitive pay
● Supportive, collaborative, and caring team culture
● Continual learning and development opportunities
● Flexible working shifts and arrangement

About the Role

A Disability Support Worker is responsible for assisting people with a disability to live in their home or in a supported independent living arrangement that is individualised and flexible. This may include domestic assistance, meal preparation, personal care, social and community participation, behaviour support, therapeutic activities and a range of individualised services and supports.

Having experience in Mental Health Support (Hoarding, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression,
Borderline Personality Disorder among other), Intellectual and physical disability would be highly regarded, however being caring, patient and willing to learn is essential. If you have Aged care experience that would also be valuable.

You should be able to build rapport, find common ground and develop a connection with participants.

Position Responsibilities:
● Assistance with daily living tasks such as personal care, preparation of meals and other general household tasks.
● Respond to the client's needs and collaborate positively with their families, support people and others in their lives.
● Assist with planning and scheduling of client daily activities and routines
● Participate in the review of care plans by ensuring all necessary documentation is complete and accurate; daily reporting and administration
(medication charts etc), report any observed changes to resident’s health and incidents to the Operations Manager

● Promote independence, give choice, encourage inclusiveness and respect the rights and privacy of an individual with a disability through planning and creating opportunities.

● Balance your Duty of Care with the right of the participant working within the context of their ability.

● Work within the NDIS Code of Conduct
● Work with the care team to ensure quality and continuity of care & acknowledge emails.
● Provide Community Participation to residents by providing transport, assisting them on social outings, shopping etc
● Be proactive to continually educate yourself on the specific needs of participants and conditions.

You will need to have:
● a Disability or Aged Care Qualification , Cert III or higher ( Desirable)
● the right to work in Australia;
● relevant work experience( Desirable);
● a current police check (or willing to obtain)
● Current first aid and CPR certificate
● Working with Children Check
● National Disability Worker Screening Clearance
● an Unrestricted Drivers Licence
● Manual hoisting
● a strong work ethic, a positive outlook and the ability to remain calm and professional while under pressure
● a caring and empathetic nature
● Complete the NDIS worker orientation module
● COVID - 19 Vaccination Certificate

Shifts
Have the capacity to work flexible hours on a roster system, including weekends, early mornings, nights and overnight sleepovers.

Rate of Pay
Mantra pay is based on the Award Social, Community, Home Care and Disability
Services Industry Award 2010 based on your qualifications and experience.

If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic and growing team of Mantra Disability
Services, please submit your resume.

Contact
+61 468 456 909

Mantra is looking for disability support workers who are passionate about providing quality care to our customers in South and North Brisbane.

Assisting people with a disability to live in their home or in a supported independent living arrangement that is individualized and flexible. This may include domestic assistance, meal preparation, personal care, social and community participation, behavior support, therapeutic activities and a range of individualized services and supports.

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $22.51 – $45.54 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring program
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Flexible hours
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Rotating roster
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay
• Performance bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
All customers are required to wear a mask, collection is available, common surfaces are sanitized regularly.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Griffin, QLD 4503: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Required)
• Working with Children Check (Required)
• National Police Certificate (Required)
• Driver Licence (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Expected Start Date: 27/03/2023