Disability Support Worker - Cairns

Support Worker Co is a leading Support Worker Agency that provides best-fit Disability Support Workers to Disability Service providers across Australia.
  
We are currently seeking Casual Support Workers to support adult NDIS participants in SILs, & respite services across Cairns and surrounding suburbs.Female Support Workers are preferred for this role due to female clients' requests with personal hygiene needs.

Overview of the role:

• We have opportunities to support people in SIL arrangements & respite services.
• 24-hour care model, meaning staff are required to work a combination of shifts – morning (from 6am), afternoon (from 2pm) and sleep over shifts.
• Assist participants with the range of personal activities including hygiene support, medication assistance, manual handling, domestic assistance & meals.
• Following specific positive behaviour support plans (PBSP)
• Assist participants with engaging in community, social and recreational activities.
• Support people within both group settings and 1-on-1 arrangements.
• Use a company vehicle and/or your own vehicle to transport participants to community-based outings.

What you need:

• 12 months paid experience supporting people in SILs with physical & intellectual disabilities.
• Australian Driver's License
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card) for paid employment
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• Reliable smart phone with data

What we can offer you:

• Competitive pay rates, terms and conditions.
• Paid training before you start and ongoing training & development.
• Weekday, weekend shift loadings and overtime penalties per the industry award paid.
• Casual position with consistent hours & routine rosters however, to supplement consistent shifts staff ideally should be available to be pick up backfill shifts.
• Company tablet to complete notes, access client care plans and sign in an out of your shift.
• Easy to use rostering app, where you can view and accept shifts.
• Refer & Earn Incentive - $150 for each successful person you refer (conditions apply)
• Supportive rostering team which is contactable 24/7.
• Employee Assistance program to support you throughout your employment.

After you apply for this role, you will receive a SMS/text message from our Recruitment Team to complete our online screening questions which will help us process your application quicker.