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Form of work Centacare is one of Queensland’s largest and most trusted community services providers. We play an important role in many local communities, providing aged care, Disability Support, family and relationship services and early education and care through Catholic Early EdCare.
With more than 3000 employees working from 200 locations, our people are the heart and soul of our organisation.
As a Support Worker in our Community Services area, you’ll work closely with aged care clients and people with a disability to help them live the lives they choose in their own homes and local communities. You’ll get to know your clients well, understanding their needs, preferences and aspirations, so you can support them to achieve what’s important to them.
Please send us your resume including your work experience and a brief cover letter outlining why you think you’ll make a great Support Worker.
Remuneration:
You will be paid in accordance with our Collective Agreement with a pay rate between $29.0625 - $30.2160/hr depending on your qualifications and previous experience. There are additional penalty rates for weekends, overnights and public holidays. Sleepover allowances start at $101.30 for a weekday sleepover to $126.63 for a weekend sleepover.
With more than 3000 employees working from 200 locations, our people are the heart and soul of our organisation.
As a Support Worker in our Community Services area, you’ll work closely with aged care clients and people with a disability to help them live the lives they choose in their own homes and local communities. You’ll get to know your clients well, understanding their needs, preferences and aspirations, so you can support them to achieve what’s important to them.
What can Centacare offer you?
- The opportunity to work in a caring, values-based culture
- A comprehensive on-boarding program
- On-going support and training
- A range of salary packaging options
- Ongoing career and personal development
- An employee assistance program
- A passion for people and a genuine interest in listening and responding to the needs of others
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- The physical capability to carry out a range of manual tasks
- Broad shift availability! The more available you are, the more work we can potentially offer you
- personal care and hygiene, domestic duties and medication
- moving around the home, sometimes using mobility equipment
- everyday tasks such as meal preparation, shopping or even budgeting
- attending appointments and getting out and about in the local community
- managing and supporting their complex support needs
- Be eligible to work in Australia.
- Current "C" class QLD driver's licence.
- A roadworthy, registered and insured vehicle.
- Blue Card
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or current Yellow Card).
- National Police check.
- First Aid/CPR Certificate.
- NDIS Worker Orientation Certificate “Quality, Safety and You”
Please send us your resume including your work experience and a brief cover letter outlining why you think you’ll make a great Support Worker.
Remuneration:
You will be paid in accordance with our Collective Agreement with a pay rate between $29.0625 - $30.2160/hr depending on your qualifications and previous experience. There are additional penalty rates for weekends, overnights and public holidays. Sleepover allowances start at $101.30 for a weekday sleepover to $126.63 for a weekend sleepover.
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for employees and volunteers to maintain a safe and healthy environment. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children, young people and/or vulnerable.
