Disability Support Worker (Casual)

At Community Carers Australia, we support people with disabilities to live great lives. It's the reason we exist - after all, why should anyone have to settle for anything less? And to make this a reality, we rely on the skill and commitment of our team.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Disability Support Worker to join our team in Landsborough. This is an ongoing casual position with the possibility to turn into a permanent part-time role in the future.

We're looking for people who have values similar to ours, BRAVE people, but there's no specific 'mould' you need to fit (after all, we need a team that's as diverse as our Participants!).

As a Support Worker, your primary responsibility will be to provide support to NDIS participants living in their Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) homes. This may include community access, transportation, personal care, and companionship. We are looking for someone with a person-centred approach, who is skilled in implementing behavior support plans and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have:

• Certificate III in Disability, Individual Support, Youth Work, Social Work, Nursing, or Mental Health as a minimum
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Training required
• Experience within disability, mental health, aged care, individual support, community services, or youth work
• Clear and effective communication skills and ability to establish a professional relationship with participant
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record management
• Flexibility to work over a 24/7 roster and available to work overnight shifts or attend training or meetings as required
• Experience with Intellectual disability highly advantageous
• First Aid, CPR, Blue Card, NDIS Screening Check & Unrestricted Open Driving Licence a requirement.

In return, we offer the opportunity to be part of a growing organisation with lots of internal opportunities for promotion. We offer consistent shifts that provide stability and the chance to make a real impact, as well as online, specialized, and on-the-job training.

We also offer flexible work hours and a competitive rate of $36.63 - $80.58/hr for day, evening, weekend shifts and a competitive rate for sleepover shifts. If you are energetic, excited to make a difference, and passionate about your work, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

So who is Community Carers Australia?

We empower people with different abilities to live their life. We offer tailored programs and disability support services to meet their needs and goals in life, and we’re by their side every step of the way. Our mission is to be that safe place where people can embrace differences, find likeness and be empowered with the necessary skills to get the most out of life.

When you're part of the Community Carers team, you're not just supporting people. We're all about putting the people we support first. That's a non-negotiable.

Our success depends on YOU.

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $35.00 – $46.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Public holidays
• Rotating roster
• Shift work
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Landsborough QLD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• NDIS Screening Check (Required)
• Blue Card (Required)
• First Aid Certification (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Expected Start Date: 08/02/2023