Description:
- Casual shifts available, Day Shifts 8-2pm
- Located in Bowen, Regional Queensland
- Community Access & In Home Support Services
Join #Teampossible!
We are seeking experienced and passionate Disability Support Workers with excellent availability to join our dedicated team in Bowen. If you have a genuine commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of people with disabilities, and are flexible to work various shifts, including mornings, afternoons and some weekends, we would love to hear from you!
We have regular casual shifts available to support a person with a disability to provide in home support and community access for 2 days per week during the day from their home in Bowen. Provide the 1:1 support with experience in Complex Behaviours and high needs.
About this Role:
Providing Community Access to our clients, you will support and assist people with disabilities by organising activities designed to help develop practical life skills and to identify their goals for daily living, community participation, learning and building relationships â and of course having fun! Some of our activities include cooking, arts and crafts, connecting with nature and sports. No two days will be the same - you may hear that phrase a lot but here at Endeavour Foundation, you will see it in action!
Other key duties will include:
- Helping people to achieve their NDIS goals by developing important daily skills such as housekeeping, personal care, social skills and budgeting.
- Assisting with aspects of personal care where required to meet the individual needs of the people we support.
- Supporting with meal planning, cooking, light cleaning and facilitating community connection by socialising and going on outings.
- Providing support during daily activities such as going for a walk, going to the movies or accompanying to an appointment.
- Helping the people we support to maintain a connection to their family, friends, and services.
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What you can bring to the team
Your experience, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills will be invaluable in providing high-quality support and fostering independence for our clients.
We also require:
- A Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is advantageous.
- The capacity to meet the physical requirements as some manual handling tasks may be involved.
- Commitment to privacy and confidentiality.
- Good computer skills and experience using Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card), NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card), First Aid, CPR, National Criminal History Check (Fit2Work), and an open Drivers License with comprehensive insurance on your vehicle.
What benefits can Endeavour offer you?
- Salary Packaging Benefits: Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax-free, increasing your take-home pay.
- Entertainment Benefits: Use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income for entertainment expenses, such as meals and holiday accommodation.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access to a free and confidential counselling service for you and your family members.
- Wide range of training opportunities to help you grow professionally and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Additional Benefits: Discounts on corporate private health insurance plans, whitegoods, and appliances; Paid Parental Leave; Reward and Recognition Program; and Free flu vaccinations.
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Find out more about Endeavour Foundation!
Endeavour Foundation supports people with disabilities to live, learn, work and flourish according to their own interests and priorities. We are people working together, making possibilities a reality for people with a disability, and for people seeking employment, education and training opportunities. We focus on ability, on dreams, goals and potential.
To join #TeamPossible!
If this is the opportunity for you, click ‘Apply’ . We look forward to hearing from you!
Endeavour Foundation encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant's needs.