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Form of workLooking for a change of environment or a pathway into Disability Support Services?
Looking for a change of environment or a pathway into Disability Support Services? If you are flexible with the ability to work varied shifts, have a strong desire to assist people to live the life they want, and you have outstanding customer service skills then we want to hear from you!Apply now to be part of the Cootharinga team in Mackay!
About Cootharinga:
For the past 70 years Cootharinga has been part of the community, working alongside people with disabilities and their families. We are committed to providing a range of tailored services that are relevant to our customers' choice and needs. We have services located across Mackay that are focused on providing supports to our customers that allow them to live the life they want.
About the role:
As a Support Worker you will work alongside clients and undertake various support duties including but not limited to, Personal Care (full training and buddy shifts provided), assist with active movement and Manual Handling, Social Support, Transport, Meal Preparation, Domestic Assistance in home and Record Keeping.
These positions involve shift work and may involve multiple shifts of varying durations throughout the day/night and including sleepover shifts - attractive penalty rates included!
Why work for us?
We are an established disability support services provider with a 70-year history in regional Queensland working alongside people with disabilities and their families. In this role you will be working as part of a small team led by an experienced manager and have the opportunity to be a part of a services that further supports Cootharinga’s purpose of assisting people to live the life they want.
Further you will receive:
- Substantial & consistent hours based on your availability (variety of shifts including active night shifts, sleepovers and weekends available)
- Industry leading training in-house and online: we are committed to supporting our staff with training to enjoy meaningful and fulfilling careers with us
- Competitive hourly rate starting at $38.01 (casual) based on experience
- Genuine opportunities for career growth and professional development; Cootharinga promoted from within, and we are passionate about offering opportunities to our staff!
What we are looking for people who share our values and purpose of helping people live the life they want. We are committed to providing entry-level roles to help new Support Workers get into the industry. We provide full training & induction in the classroom and on the job mentoring to support your onboarding.
We also invite applications from experienced Support Workers looking to make the change to Cootharinga or take on more responsibilities up to a Senior Support Worker role.
As part of the onboarding process, you will need:
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or Yellow Card and a Working with Children Blue Card or be willing to obtain
- A current Drivers License
- First Aid Certificate and CPR within the last 12 months or willing to obtain
- NDIS Worker Quality Orientation - Free to obtain (https://training.ndiscommission.gov.au/)
*Cootharinga will be able to assist in obtaining card clearances, if successful
Training Requirement: Successful Applicants will be required to complete Online and On the Job Training as well as attend classroom training. You will be paid for your training according to the Cootharinga Enterprise Agreement.
Once you have submitted your application you will be contacted by a representative from Recruitment to discuss the next steps in the recruitment process.
To apply: Click Apply Now or complete our online application available on our website at: https://www.cootharinga.org.au/about-us/career-opportunities/
If you have any further queries regarding your application, please don't hesitate to contact our Recruitment team via (07) 3358 8290 or email at recruitment@cootharinga.org.au
Cootharinga North Queensland is an Equal Employment Opportunity workplace and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and people with disability to apply. Cootharinga North Queensland support the Royal Commission into violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability. Cootharinga North Queensland acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.
