Disability Support Workers - Caboolture & Newport

Both Male & Female Support Workers - Caboolture & Newport, QLD.

Job Profile:

At Greenleaf Care Services, Support Workers work as part of a team to ensure services are delivered in accordance with Greenleaf Care Services vision and values and the National Disability Insurance Scheme

Support Workers work through a 24/7 roster and assist participants in their needs for daily living including personal care, domestic assistance, social support, transport and other important caring duties.

We currently have multiple vacancies for long shifts, sleepovers, day shifts & short shifts in Newport.

Our Staff's benefits:

• Supportive work environment
• Competitive rate of pay
• Work life balance
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity for career development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Permanent part time contracts available for the right person

Duty Statement:

• Provide help and assistance to improve participant's daily living skills
• Provide practical assistance to people while they are developing their independent living skills
• Work alongside people in all phases of their recovery journey.
• Work with people to access services and activities in the community.
• Work as part of a multicultural and diverse team to ensure continuity and consistency of support to participants
• Adhere to administrative procedures including data collection and maintenance of participant records.
• Undertake tasks as directed by the Supervisor and Management team
• Attend all staff meetings and training

Requirements for Appointment:

The successful applicant must have:

• Experience in providing positive support to clients with challenging behaviour
• Minimum Certificate III Disability/ Community Services/ Aged Care or Mental Health equivalent
• For complex cases a Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health is required
• A current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• A valid National Police Check (issued within 3-month period) or willingness to undergo a National Police Check
• A certificate for NDIS Worker Orientation
• A current first aid certificate
• A current Australian Driver's Licence 
• Comprehensive car insurance

Selection Criteria:

Essential

• Minimum Certificate III Disability/ Community Services/ Aged Care or Mental Health equivalent
• Minimum of Certificate IV in Mental Health / Disability/ or equivalent with minimum 12 months relevant experience is required for our more complex cases.
• Experience, knowledge and skills working with people experiencing mental illness within a residential setting is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport and build relationships with Individuals, carers and families based on mutual respect and trust.
• Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills, combined with a proactive and hands on attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and follow directions from the supervisor.
• A reliable, punctual and mature attitude with demonstrated ability to work with limited direct supervision.
• An understanding of the importance of personal and professional boundaries, privacy and confidentiality, ethical behaviour, policies and procedures.

Desirable

1. 12+ months experience within the Industry
2. At least 2 years of work experience in mental health (preferably in a residential setting), disability, drug and alcohol or youth work
3. Understanding of and capacity to interpret and apply relevant standards and legislation (including National Standards for mental Health Services, recovery principles, psycho-social Recovery principles).
4. Good understanding of and capacity of working with Physical and Intellectual disability
5. Experience in working with highly challenging participants
6. Knowledge of NDIS
7. Ability to swim and accompany participants to beach or pool.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants should submit:

• A one page cover letter addressing the selection criteria.
• A resume
• Contact details of at least two professional referees.

Further information, please contact Head Office on 1800 800 777 or Jobin Joseph on 0470 297 395.

Please submit your application through SEEK. 

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted