Disability Support Worker – Brisbane North

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.
  
We are currently seeking permanent part-time Disability Support Workers to support people in SIL’s, Centres and other services across Aspley, Taigum, Michelton, North Gate, McDowall, Stafford, Nundah  and nearby surrounding suburbs in Brisbane North.

Overview of the role:

• 24-hour care model, meaning combination of shifts are available – morning (from 6am), afternoon (from 2pm), weekends and sleepovers.
• Assist participants with the range of personal activities including hygiene support, medication assistance, manual handling, domestic assistance & meals.
• Follow specific positive behaviour support plans.
• 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 we can offer you:

• Pay rates starting from $34.46 + penalties + loadings (higher commencement pay rates if you have a relevant Cert IV).
• 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 training before you start and ongoing training & development.
• Weekday, weekend shift loadings and overtime penalties per our Enterprise Agreement.
• Permanent roles with consistent hours and routine rosters, and the opportunity to pick up additional shifts.
• Company tablet to complete notes, access client care plans and sign in an out of your shift.
• Employee Assistance program to support you throughout your employment.
• Innovative Behaviour Support Plans with a particular focus on person-centred caring, assisting our clients to meet their goals and aspirations and live their best life.
• Paid KM’s and travel time between client visits.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive, caring and values-based culture.

  
  
What you need:

• Completed or currently studying an industry relevant Certificate III or higher qualification.
• Paid experience supporting people in Disability support services.
• Australian Driver’s License
• Qld Motor Vehicle Registration
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card) for paid employment
• National Police Check (obtained within the last 6 months or willing to apply)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module

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