Are you passionate about providing services to our clients and making a difference in their lives? Join a small, close-knit team who are committed to serving the local community with quality care Salary: $30.61 per hour - Unqualified / $31.24 per hour - Qualified Support Worker, award rates and generous salary sacrificing benefits to increase your take-home pay.
Working Hours: We are seeking staff who are happy to work between the hours of 3:30pm till 6:30pm Monday to Friday and also work the occasional weekends.
About CatholicCare Central Queensland CatholicCare Central Queensland is a leading community service provider local to Rockhampton, specializing in a wide range of quality social services including aged care, disability care, counselling, psychology, family relationship support, mediation, and domestic and family violence response.
About the Role Support Workers are key members of the Community Care services team and will share knowledge and experience to assist in the support of aged care and disability clients.
Primary Objective Support Workers will deliver high quality services to clients through:
Social supports and accessing the communityMedication assistance and health support including accessing medical servicesPersonal care and supporting clients to maintain personal hygiene and groomingDomestic assistance and general household dutiesSupport and empower clients to achieve their personal goalsWhat We're Looking For: A team playerSomeone with the ability to be flexible, strong and resilient in various challenging situationsExperience with personal care, medications, manual handling, and behaviour support plansKnowledge and skills gained through on-the-job training commensurate with the requirements of the work in this levelQualifications and Experience Current C or CA Driver's license (QLD)Certificate III or higher in a relevant qualification with a minimum of 12 months industry experience (desirable)HLTHPS006 – Assist Clients with Medication Skill set (desirable)In addition to the above, you will need to demonstrate: Previous experience of working with culturally diverse clientsPrevious experience in client-focused rolesAbility to adapt communication to individual client needsAbility to recognise risks and incidents, react appropriately, and report accuratelyKnowledge and skills gained through on-the-job training commensurate with the requirements of the work in this levelThe successful candidate will also be required to demonstrate entitlement to work in Australia, and to disclose any pre-existing injury or disease which may be adversely affected by undertaking the inherent requirements of the position.
All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of relevant screening and background checks, including an Australian Federal Police check, an NDIS disability worker screening check, and attainment of a Blue Card for working with children, prior to commencement.
CatholicCare Central Queensland (formerly CentacareCQ) is a large, vibrant and well-respected not-for-profit organisation providing services across the Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton. Our primary focus is based on our Christian Ethos and the principles of Catholic Social Justice.
As a valued employee of CatholicCare, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 300 staff. Supported by quality leadership, you will proudly deliver services to make a difference in the lives of a wide range of people across our local community. You will also enjoy:
A supportive work-life balanceA stable employer with a strong, values-driven cultureOngoing training and development opportunitiesEmployee benefits across a range of product discounts and wellness contentAccess to our Employee Assistance ProgramGenerous salary packaging options of up to $15,900 to increase your take-home payWhat to Do Next To apply for this position, please submit the following documents:
Your current resumeA cover letter clearly addressing the key aspects and requirements of the roleIf this Support Worker role sounds like you, join our Gladstone team and apply today for a career that changes lives!
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