Disability Support Worker

Immediate start for qualified Disability Support Workers. Nursing and palliative care experience preferred.

We are seeking passionate, energetic and caring Disability Support Workers particularly with experience supporting people with mental health diagnosis, palliative care needs and other complex physical and intellectual disabilities. Applicants must have availability to work across a variety of shifts starting at 6:45 a.m., overnights and one weekend per fortnight. Apply to be a part of our dynamic Engedi Team!

• Multiple Casual Positions available, with the potential of permanent part-time contracts set at 60 hours per fortnight with additional shifts as required for staff who have desired availability.
• Flexible shifts based on client roster needs on a 24/7 rotating roster which includes evenings, awake shifts, sleepovers and weekend shifts;
• Previous experience desirable;
• Available for Immediate Start
• Must be willing to complete all job responsibilities required as listed below. 

Note: Only applicants available to do shift work will be considered.

In Mackay we are fortunate to assist a diverse range of NDIS participants in our Supported Independent Living, Community Access, Programs and Respite Accommodation services.  Our clients have a range of disabilities and challenging behaviours. We are seeking Support Workers who are resilient and have a sound understanding of the importance of supporting people in line with our commitment to the NDIS practice standards.

An Engedi Disability Support Worker is responsible for providing supports that are relevant to the client’s needs, that fit within their individual NDIS goals.

Being part of Engedi means making a difference in people's lives.  

Our team is made up of people who care and who are committed to enriching the lives of our clients. 

Other benefits include:

• Competitive hourly rate (starting at Casual $40/hour weekday - day time) negotiable with relevant qualifications to job role;
• Supportive and empowering management team; 
• Employee Assistance Program; 
• Salary Sacrificing for permanent roles; and
• Access to FREE online Training Portal to further develop skills and knowledge about the role.

We are people who care. Engedi provides support to people with a disability, their families and communities.  Our clients receive services designed to meet their everyday needs and support them to achieve their goals. Our workforce is committed to providing service that is caring, reliable, responsive, flexible, friendly and empathetic.  We believe that everyone should have equal opportunities.  We advocate for everyone to have a voice.  We do this by providing our clients access to quality services and dedicated professionals who can make a real difference in client lives.   

Responsibilities will include:

• Meeting our clients’ individual needs in the least restrictive way possible
• Mentoring clients and assisting them to develop skills  - guiding people to develop independent living skills- “do with, not for”
• Being a positive role model and provide positive support to our clients’ in areas such as emotional behaviour, assistance with personal care and hygiene, transport, education, cooking and domestic duties
• Assisting in dispensing client medication and adherence to client support plans
• Manual handling and transport
• Completing clear, concise and factual handover notes and incident reports;
• Managing complex and challenging client behaviours (including aggressive behaviours)
• Supporting our clients to engage with their local communities and culture through access to Community Participation Programs and recreational activities
• Nurturing dignity, autonomy and positive self-esteem

What you will bring:

• Hold or be working towards obtaining a qualification in Disability Support (preferred)
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to take initiative and work as part of a team
• Current drivers license and registered vehicle (mandatory requirement)
• Current Blue Card and NDIS disability worker screening clearance. You can apply here https://portal.workerscreening.communities.qld.gov.au/ 
  (mandatory requirement)
• Current First Aid Certificate (mandatory requirement)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module (mandatory requirement);
• Preferably previous experience supporting people with a range of behavioral concerns and needs
• Basic computer literacy (training provided on our systems)
• Be willing and available for call in shifts.  

Apply Now!

If you have any queries, please email coordinator@engedi.org.au. 

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome, actively support and promote the employment of people from diverse groups, including: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people of diverse genders, sexes and sexualities (DGSS); culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) people; older people; and other diverse groups.