Job description
Join #TeamPossible! at Endeavour Foundation
We are seeking experienced and passionate Disability Support Workers with excellent availability to join our dedicated team in Bowen Hills. If you have a genuine commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of people with disabilities, and are flexible to work various shifts, including mornings, afternoons and some weekends, we would love to hear from you!
Why Join Us?
- Casual positions, with a great work/life balance, providing Community Access to our clients in Bowen Hills.
- 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, whitegoods, and appliances; Paid Parental Leave; Reward and Recognition Program; and Free flu vaccinations.
What You’ll Do
Providing Community Access and support to clients in our Learning and Lifestyle centre, you will assist people with disabilities by organising activities designed to help develop practical life skills and to identify their goals for daily living, community participation, learning and building relationships – and of course having fun!
- 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 and fostering independence for clients.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including days, evenings, early mornings and weekends.
- 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.