Tap into the Power of Compassion: Join Us as a Support Worker in Maroochydore!
Are you ready to effect real change in the lives of those living with mental illness and disabilities? Join our team and be a guiding force towards a more independent and positive future for our clients!
Our Sunshine Coast hub are looking for passionate Support Workers who are looking for a new challenge to develop their skills while providing the best quality support to our clients with complex needs.
Benefits for you
Here at Open Minds, we believe in creating a supportive and positive workplace culture that is dedicated to the professional development of our team.
We also offer so much more that includes the following:
- Flexible working roster.
- Referral bonus program
- Access to our free counselling service
- Continuous training in a supportive and collaborative team environment
How you will make a difference
- By helping clients reach their goals set out in their personal support plans
- Implement planned activities that promote client independence
- Celebrate client’s achievements
- Enable connection with community resources as desired by client
- Provide domestic assistance to clients, which includes light household cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation
- Schedule and assist with medical appointments
- Report client’s requirements and reinforce positive behaviour.
- You can put your hand up to support clients on night and weekend shifts if you would like.
What you need to get started:
- Prior experience of working as a Support Worker with complex clients with personal care
- Current Open Drivers Licence
- NDIS Workers Screening Clearance and Blue Card
- NDIS Workers Orientation Certificate or if you need to obtain: https://training.ndiscommission.gov.au
About Us
Here at Open Minds, our purpose is to enable an independent and positive future for all people living with mental illness and acquired brain injury related disability. Originally founded in 1912 as the Queensland Wattle Day League, we have a deep and proud history in providing positive health and wellbeing services across Queensland and New South Wales.
Today Open Minds is recognised as a leading provider of mental health and disability support services.
Open Minds is a registered NDIS provider with more than 500 employees across 35 locations. We are seeking passionate and talented individuals aligned to our values to help us deliver on our purpose.
What happens next?
Please ensure you attach a resume detailing why you would be a great addition to the Open Minds team! If you have any further questions, please reach out to ***********@openminds.org.au
Open Minds acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. We are committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their unique cultural and spiritual relationship to land, water, and seas and their rich contribution to society.