Immediate start for client-focused, qualified, experienced Disability Support Workers. Previous experience in supporting participants with complex care needs, mental health diagnosis, and behaviours of concern desired.

Casual Positions available, with the potential of permanent part-time contracts set at 60 hours per fortnight with additional shifts as possible to accommodate staff on leave. Ability to work a variety of shifts: Monday through Sunday. Flexible shifts based on client roster needs on a 24/7 rotating roster which includes evenings, awake shifts, sleepovers and weekend shifts. Some shorter social shifts also available.

Previous experience required.

Minimum 6 months of previous disability support experience is essential for this role.

Must be willing to complete all job responsibilities required as listed below.

Other benefits include:

Competitive hourly rate paid according to the SCHADS award.

Supportive and empowering management team

Employee Assistance Program

Salary Sacrificing

Access to FREE online Training Portal to further develop skills and knowledge about the role.

Being part of Engedi means making a difference in people's lives.

Responsibilities will include:

Meeting our clients' individual needs in the least restrictive way possible

Mentoring clients and assisting them to develop skills - guiding people to develop independent living skills- "do with, not for"

Being a positive role model and provide positive support to our clients in areas such as emotional behaviour, assistance with personal care and hygiene, transport, education, cooking and domestic duties

Assisting in dispensing client medication and adherence to client support plans

Manual handling and transport

Completing clear, concise and factual handover notes and incident reports

Managing complex and challenging client behaviours (including aggressive behaviours)

Supporting our clients to engage with their local communities and culture through access to Community Participation Programs and recreational activities

Nurturing dignity, autonomy and positive self-esteem

What you will bring:

Australian citizenship or permanent residency is required for this position.

Hold or be working towards obtaining a qualification in disability support (preferred)

Certificate III in disability support or equivalent qualification is required.

Positive attitude

Strong communication skills both written and verbal

Ability to take initiative and work as part of a team

Current driver's license and registered vehicle (mandatory requirement)

Current Blue Card and NDIS disability worker screening clearance. You can apply here https://portal.workerscreening.communities.qld.gov.au/

(mandatory requirement)

Current First Aid Certificate (mandatory requirement)

NDIS Worker Orientation Module (mandatory requirement);

Preferably previous experience supporting people with a range of behavioural concerns and needs

Basic computer literacy (training provided on our systems)

Be willing and available for call in shifts.

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If you have any queries, please email [email protected].

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome, actively support and promote the employment of people from diverse groups, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people of diverse genders, sexes and sexualities (DGSS); culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) people; older people; and other diverse groups.