Job Summary
We are currently seeking energetic support workers to use a person centred approach to ensure professional and individualised support for people with disabilities, based out of our Toowoomba and Rockhampton offices.
Available Roles:
- Service Coordinator (Rockhampton)
- Yard Maintenance (Toowoomba)
- Support Workers (Toowoomba and Rockhampton)
- Youth Workers (Rockhampton)
- Cleaners (Toowoomba)
The role will involve:
- Being responsible for supporting and assisting persons with a disability in their living and/or community environment,
- Carry out designated tasks and activities aimed at meeting the participant’s goals,
- Provide quality in home/community access and/or centre based care and support, incorporating integration and participation on social, recreational and educational activities,
- Supporting a participant with manual handling, personal care including showering and domestic assistance,
- Being flexible in the hours that you are willing to work as we support people 24 hours a day, every day. MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR WEEKENDS AND OVERNIGHTS
You should hold or be willing to obtain:
- A Blue Card for working with children,
- A positive suitability notice card or exemption card for working with people with disabilities,
- A current Queensland driver’s license.
- A current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003 or equivalent)
- Certificate III in Disability or Community Services
The following traits will be highly considered:
- Physical fitness to perform manual handling, domestic assistance and to participate in activities with participants,
- Knowledge of Person Centered Practice,
- Experience in the disability sector,
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively within a team,
- Ability to prioritise workload and respond to an emergency.