• Be an advocate for people with disability
• Located in Mackay, Residential SIL Home
• Permanent Part time hours with Flexible availability required with overnight shifts

We are passionate about supporting people in our home service to live life their own way and make the most of every opportunity. As a trusted disability provider with a proud heritage, Endeavour Foundation has helped countless people turn their dreams of living independently into a reality.

About this role:

Working within our SIL (Supported Independent Living) homes, you will provide support, assisting people with disabilities to live as independently as possible. In this role you will be supporting clients that require sensitive manners and understanding complex behaviours. You will be empathetic and have strong interpersonal skills. Some clients require many appointments and your skills to keep up with these is ideal for documentation.

We are seeking experienced and passionate Disability Support Workers with excellent availability to join our dedicated team in Mackay. 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, overnights (minimum 2 per FN) and weekends, we would love to hear from you!

What you will bring to the role:

• A Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is advantageous.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including days, evening, early morning, weekends and sleepovers (penalty rates apply).
• The capacity to meet the physical requirements as some manual handling tasks may be involved.
• 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

Benefits and Perks:

• Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free.
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc).
• Encouraged and supported ongoing professional development and diverse career opportunities.
• An Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential counselling service available to all staff and immediate family members.
• Corporate Health Insurance plans and discounts with our corporate partners.
• Paid parental leave.
• Gym Membership discounts with Fitness Passport.

Who are #teampossible?

At Endeavour Foundation we have been committed to helping people with disabilities for over 70 years. Our purpose is straight forward, to turn possibilities into reality. Our commitment extends to creating an inclusive culture, fostering employee growth, learning and optimal performance. Our team embodies our purpose daily, embracing diverse ideas and perspectives that enrich our culture. We call ourselves #teampossible!

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you. Please click "apply" to submit your application and join #TeamPossible today!

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