Disability Support Worker - Facility

Description:

Centacare, an Agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, is a values-based organisation, committed to providing services to the entire community, regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender or ability. Centacare has a workforce of more than 3,000, plus volunteers, and operates in many locations, supporting tens of thousands of people each year. Join us in making a positive difference!
We are currently seeking permanent part-time Disability Support Workers to support our clients in SIL’s and other NDIS facilities services in Kingaroy.
What we can offer you:

• Pay rates starting from $41.76 ($43.08 starting pay rate if you have a relevant Cert IV) + penalties + loadings (casual pay rates).
• 12% superannuation (higher than the statutory 11.5%).
• Increase your take home (net) pay by salary packaging up to $18,550 p.a. which can cover your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900 p.a.) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650 p.a.).
• Paid KM’s and travel time between client visits.
• Paid training on commencement and ongoing paid training & development.
• Weekday, weekend shift loadings, penalties and allowances.
• Consistent rosters, and the opportunity to pick up additional shifts.
• Employee Assistance Program to support you throughout your employment.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive, caring and values-based culture.

Overview of the role:

• 24-hour care model, meaning combination of shifts are available – morning, afternoon, weekends, and sleepovers.
• Assist participants with the range of self-care activities.
• Assist participants with engaging in community, social and recreational activities.
• Support people within both group settings and 1-on-1 arrangements.
• Implement positive behaviour support plans.
• Use a company vehicle and your own vehicle to transport participants to community-based outings.

What you need:

• Completed, or currently enrolled, in an industry relevant Certificate III qualification or higher.
• Minimum of three (3) months, paid employment experience in a Support Worker, Care Worker or Nursing role.
• Australian Working Rights
• Australian Driver's License
• Qld Motor Vehicle Registration
• Provide First Aid Statement of Attainment
• Provide CPR Statement of Attainment
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• Blue Card (or willing to apply)
• National Police Check (or willing to apply)

We encourage you to click “apply” now and start the role application process.