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 across the Gold Coast region including suburbs Southport and Elanora.

What we can offer you:

• Pay rates starting from $34.58 ($35.67 starting pay rate if you have a relevant Cert IV) + penalties + loadings.
• 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.
• Permanent roles with 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 high care clients with seizure / epilepsy management, mealtime management and hoisting.
• 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.
• Experience supporting clients with challenging behaviours that have restrictive practices and PBSPs in place.
• Experience with high medical needs is preferred, including seizure / epilepsy management, mealtime management and hoisting.
• 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.

The Archdiocese of Brisbane is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Archdiocesan activities, ministries and services, and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. To support this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screening during recruitment and require employees to hold a current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card and/or undergo regular criminal history checks.