Support Worker

Join #TeamPossible! at Endeavour Foundation 

We are seeking experienced and passionate Disability Support Workers to join our dedicated team in Petrie. If you have a genuine commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of people with disabilities and are flexible with working various shifts, including mornings, afternoons, overnights (minimum 2 per fortnight), and weekends, we would love to hear from you! 

Why Join Us? 

• Casual positions providing a great work/life balance, working throughout Petrie and surrounding suburbs. 

• Comprehensive training including induction, buddy shifts, and support from experienced leaders. 

• Salary Packaging Benefits: Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax-free, increasing your take-home pay. 

• Entertainment Benefits: Use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income for entertainment expenses, such as meals and holiday accommodation. 

• Employee Assistance Program: Access to free and confidential counselling services for you and your family members. 

• Training opportunities to help you grow professionally and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment. 

• Additional Benefits: Discounts on corporate private health insurance plans, white goods, and appliances; Paid Parental Leave; Reward and Recognition Program; and Free flu vaccinations. 

What You'll Do 

Working within our SIL (Supported Independant Living) homes, you will support people with disabilities to live as independently as possible. Your key duties will include: 

• Helping people achieve their NDIS goals by developing daily skills such as housekeeping, personal care, social skills, and budgeting. 

• Assisting with personal care as required, meal planning, cooking, light cleaning, and facilitating community connections. 

• Supporting daily activities, such as going for walks, attending movies, or accompanying appointments. 

• Helping maintain connections with family, friends, and services. 

What We Look For 

• Experience and empathy in providing high-quality support in a SIL environment or with complex disabilities while fostering independence for clients. 

• Flexibility to work various shifts, including days, evenings, early mornings, weekends, and sleepovers. 

• Physical capability for manual handling tasks. 

• Commitment to privacy and confidentiality. 

• Good computer skills and experience with Word, Excel, and Outlook. 

• Preferred but not essential: Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability). 

Required Clearances 

• Working with Children Check (Blue Card). 

• NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card). 

• First Aid and CPR certification. 

• National Criminal History Check (Fit2Work). 

• Open Driver's License with comprehensive insurance. 

About Endeavour Foundation 

At Endeavour Foundation, we support people with disabilities to live, learn, work, and flourish according to their own interests and priorities. We focus on ability, dreams, goals, and potential, making possibilities a reality. As one of Australia’s largest employers of people living with disability, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. 

Ready to Join Us? 

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to join a supportive team, click ‘Apply’ below. We can't wait to hear from you! 

Endeavour Foundation encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant's needs.