AddressSupport Worker - South Brisbane/Logan/Gold Coast
Job Description
Support Worker Role - Supported Independent Living (SIL)
If you are looking for a job that is not just your standard 9-5 (with shifts on offer including day shifts, sleepovers, weekends, and public holidays) you need look no further.
Finding the right person for the right role is important to us. We would love to speak with you if you have a passion for, and experience in, supporting people with disabilities to achieve their individual goals in addition to the below role requirements:
- Ability to work a 24/7 roster in supported accommodation including weekends, sleepovers, and awake shifts.
- Significant experience in supporting people with behaviors of concern and an understanding of Restrictive Practices.
- Confident in supporting participants in the community whilst maintaining participants' safety at all times.
- High level of English communication skills, both written & verbal, with experience using Augmented Communication Aids.
- Proactive, energetic, and flexible support of participants. Willing to assist participants with daily community access. Including but not limited to; attending the gym, swimming, aerobics, walks within the community, attending sports events, movies, and meals out. The role does require a degree of fitness.
- Constructive communication skills with a focus on teamwork.
- An understanding of NDIS person-centered supports and the ability to follow Positive Behaviour Support Plans.
- Current QLD driving license.
- Current First Aid Certificate/CPR or willing to obtain.
- Current Positive Notice Blue card - Working With Children
- Current NDIS worker screening (Yellow card)
- Current National Criminal History Screening checks or willing to obtain.
- Basic computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office/Outlook/Teams
- Certificate III in Disability or Individual Support or equivalent/relative industry experience
Job Types: Casual and Permanent Part-Time roles available.
Industry Award: SCHADS
