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Form of workSCCQ is seeking caring Support Workers to assist our Aged Care Clients living in the Tara, Miles, Dalby, Jandowae and Chinchilla communities.
Join a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference not only for the people we care for, but also each otherWe have opportunities for Support Workers to join our Community Services Team and assist our Aged Care Clients in the Tara, Miles, Dalby, Jandowae and Chinchilla communities. Working closely with our Client Coordinators, our Support Workers provide our clients with domestic assistance and/or personal support services enabling them to be more independent at home and in the community.
We have casual and permanent positions available. Weekend shifts available also.
What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?
- Starting rates of $29.94/h and above with applicable loadings depending on qualifications and experience
- Benefit of Not-for-profit salary packaging to bring home more
- Both qualified and non qualified roles available. If required, we can support you to further your qualifications through on-the-job training with mentoring from highly skilled leaders
- For casual roles 25% loading applies
- Regular working hours and a variety of shifts across a 14 day roster
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families and support programs like Thrive (access 50% of your earned wages early)
- Great staff culture
- Ongoing individualised training
- Purpose driven organisation
- Opportunity to join a supportive organisation
As a SCCQ Support Worker you'll demonstrate empathy and respect, and show commitment to providing the highest standard of care possible while in our client’s homes. You will be part of a Care Team where compassion and promoting dignity accompanies the delivery of exceptional personal care and daily living assistance to our clients. Join our Care Team and help our clients live their best lives.
What you will bring to the role?
- Certificate III in Disability, Aged Care, Individual Support, Home & Community Care or equivalent (desirable)
- Exceptional people & interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously and to manage your time effectively as you will be required to provide services to multiple clients a day
- A current Australian Drivers Licence
- Own reliable car to use for work with full comprehensive car insurance and current registration (documents showing currency required)
Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago. They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community.
Since then, SCCQ has grown to employ over 1000 staff caring for and supporting more than 2000 people across 13 residential aged care homes, 5 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and rural Queensland.
We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do.
At SCCQ, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. Our culture program Known & Loved is unique to Southern Cross Care Queensland, enabling staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve.
How can you apply?
If you are a Support Worker ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where best lives are lived, then we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today!
If you have any queries around Southern Cross Care QLD ‘s recruitment process or about the role please contact us at employment@sccqld.com.au
Southern Cross Care Queensland is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and an up to date flu vaccination status.
Our Mission: Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individual, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.
