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Permanent part time support worker roles available in North Ward, QLDPart time hours include 30 - 48 hours per fortnight guaranteed every fortnightBuddy shifts and training shifts to help you in your role! Who is Endeavour Foundation?Endeavour Foundation support people with disabilities to live, learn, work and flourish according to their own interests and priorities. We are people working together, making possibilities a reality for people with a disability, and for people seeking employment, education and training opportunities We focus on ability, on dreams, goals and potential. Endeavour Foundation is one of Australia’s largest employers of people living with disability, so being inclusive and diverse is not just an aspiration, it is who we are! Fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is at the heart of everything we do and getting it right goes hand in hand with living our organisational values and our purpose of making possibilities a reality. What can Endeavour Foundation offer you?Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free. Less tax = more take home pay for you!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.)An Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential counselling service available to all staff and their family membersDiscounts on Corporate Private Health Insurance Plans, whitegoods and appliancesPaid Parental LeaveReward and Recognition ProgramFree flu vaccinations  What can you expect in a typical day working as a Support Worker?We support people into the community, providing them with the opportunity to live their best lives and to fulfil their goals and dreams. This includes but not limited to cooking, baking, arts and crafts and where required, transport the people we support into the community for appointments and activities.Don't worry if you don't have any prior Support Work experience, we will provide comprehensive training, including buddy shifts, to ensure you have everything you need to succeed in your role!Day to day duties will include:Helping people to achieve their NDIS goals by developing important daily skills and life skillsAssisting with aspects of personal care where required to meet the individual needs of the people we supportFacilitating community connection by socialising and going on outingsProviding support during daily activities such as going for a walk, going to the movies or accompanying to an appointmentHelping the people we support to maintain a connection to their family, friends, and services What do you need to become a Support Worker?A passion for working in disability services and eager to learn all the skills and knowledge to become a fantastic Support WorkerYou are a true people person who is passionate, patient, empathetic and resilient 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 involvedCommitment to privacy and confidentiality Good computer skills and experience using Word, Excel and OutlookA Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) would be great but it's not a "must" Experience with high behaviours would be great but not a "must" What clearances/checks do you need?Hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card) & a NDIS Worker Screening Check (previously a Yellow Card)Hold or be willing to obtain a First Aid and CPR certificateWilling to undertake a "Fit2Work" National Criminal History Check (should you be successful)Open Driver's License with comprehensive insurance to transfer them into the community How can I join Endeavour Foundation?You can register your interest in joining Endeavour Foundation by simply clicking ‘Apply’ below and you’ll be guided through a short application form. We can’t wait to hear from you!We appreciate all applications, however at this stage we will not be accepting Working Holiday Visa's AUD Australia - QLD Townsville & Northern QLD North Ward 4810

Support Worker

  • Permanent part time support worker roles available in North Ward, QLD
  • Part time hours include 30 - 48 hours per fortnight guaranteed every fortnight
  • Buddy shifts and training shifts to help you in your role!

 

Who is Endeavour Foundation?

Endeavour Foundation support people with disabilities to live, learn, work and flourish according to their own interests and priorities. We are people working together, making possibilities a reality for people with a disability, and for people seeking employment, education and training opportunities We focus on ability, on dreams, goals and potential. 

Endeavour Foundation is one of Australia’s largest employers of people living with disability, so being inclusive and diverse is not just an aspiration, it is who we are! Fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is at the heart of everything we do and getting it right goes hand in hand with living our organisational values and our purpose of making possibilities a reality.

 

What can Endeavour Foundation offer you?

  • Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free. Less tax = more take home pay for you!
  • 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.)
  • An Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential counselling service available to all staff and their family members
  • Discounts on Corporate Private Health Insurance Plans, whitegoods and appliances
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Reward and Recognition Program
  • Free flu vaccinations 

 

What can you expect in a typical day working as a Support Worker?

We support people into the community, providing them with the opportunity to live their best lives and to fulfil their goals and dreams. This includes but not limited to cooking, baking, arts and crafts and where required, transport the people we support into the community for appointments and activities.

Don't worry if you don't have any prior Support Work experience, we will provide comprehensive training, including buddy shifts, to ensure you have everything you need to succeed in your role!

Day to day duties will include:

  • Helping people to achieve their NDIS goals by developing important daily skills and life skills
  • Assisting with aspects of personal care where required to meet the individual needs of the people we support
  • Facilitating community connection by socialising and going on outings
  • Providing support during daily activities such as going for a walk, going to the movies or accompanying to an appointment
  • Helping the people we support to maintain a connection to their family, friends, and services

 

What do you need to become a Support Worker?

  • A passion for working in disability services and eager to learn all the skills and knowledge to become a fantastic Support Worker
  • You are a true people person who is passionate, patient, empathetic and resilient 
  • 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
  • Commitment to privacy and confidentiality 
  • Good computer skills and experience using Word, Excel and Outlook
  • A Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) would be great but it's not a "must" 
  • Experience with high behaviours would be great but not a "must"

 

What clearances/checks do you need?

  • Hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card) & a NDIS Worker Screening Check (previously a Yellow Card)
  • Hold or be willing to obtain a First Aid and CPR certificate
  • Willing to undertake a "Fit2Work" National Criminal History Check (should you be successful)
  • Open Driver's License with comprehensive insurance to transfer them into the community

 

How can I join Endeavour Foundation?

You can register your interest in joining Endeavour Foundation by simply clicking ‘Apply’ below and you’ll be guided through a short application form. We can’t wait to hear from you!

We appreciate all applications, however at this stage we will not be accepting Working Holiday Visa's

  • Posted Date 19 Nov 2024
  • Location North Ward
    QLD / Australia
  • Industry Community Services & Development
  • Job Type Part Time
  • Salary Not provided