Support Worker

Your Home Care

Join Your Home Care
as a Support Worker

We are currently recruiting for Disability Support Workers in a number of locations across Brisbane and South East Queensland.

  • Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)
  • Casual/Vacation
  • $41 to $43 per hour based on qualifications, plus penalties and allowances

 

About Your Home Care

We are one of Queensland’s leading disability care providers.  Founded by a former registered nurse, Linda Delamotte, with values based on respect and quality care, Your Home Care has been looking after the most vulnerable people in our community since 2010.  We specialise in individually tailored, complex care for people with disabilities, focusing on their physical, intellectual and mental health needs.  We are a registered NDIS provider, and are proud of the reputation we have earned for providing exceptional support and care.

Your Home Care is an employer of choice, and we are proud of the feedback our staff give us, that they feel supported and engaged working for us.  We provide them with training and development that will benefit their careers, and a work environment that is supportive, respectful and embraces diversity.  All of this is built upon our values of heart, empowerment and openness.

You could become one of our caring professionals who are fully trained and focused on client wellbeing, supporting clients to live their best lives and always being respectful of their choices. We just don’t talk values, we live by them!

Adaptability, flexibility and reliability are highly regarded. Whether you’re interested in working a few hours a week or more, we offer various positions that will suit your work-life balance.

Your Home Care

Support Worker Responsibilities

  • Advocate for Participants to ensure they are empowered to be heard and effectively communicate their needs and wants.
  • Assist with supervision of medications in line with Individual Support Plans.
  • Assist Participants with personal hygiene, and perform basic personal cares such as applying and changing dressings, toileting, bathing, etc.
  • Observe and report any changes in the Participant’s condition.
  • Interact with family members and friends to ensure all needs are met.
  • Undertake errands, shopping, appointments, and other essential community access needs if required.
  • Assist in light domestic duties such as meal preparation, cooking, cleaning etc.
  • Assist with rehabilitation exercises and basic treatment when required.
  • Complete concise reporting.

Support Worker Requirements

  • Certificate III in Individual Support or relevant discipline -and/or appropriate industry experience – and/or relevant transferable qualifications
  • Willingness to gain further qualifications and experience if new to the industry
  • Possession of a current Working with Children Card (or willingness to obtain)
  • Possession of a current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
  • Current CPR & First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
  • Current Drivers Licence (C class)
  • A passion for people and a genuine interest in listening and responding to the needs of others
  • The physical capability to carry out a range of manual tasks
  • Previous experience in supporting complex behaviours would be highly advantageous
  • Having a genuine desire to improve the quality of life of the Participants you support by allowing them to have choice and control over their lives

What’s in it for me?

  • Competitive hourly rates and paid allowances.
  • Career development and positive team culture.
  • Paid training and development opportunities.
  • After completing successful probation period, permanent full-time and part-time positions are available to enable career progression.
  • Ongoing support from passionate, heart-led leaders.
  • Being part of an inclusive, multicultural and supportive workplace that values their employees.

How To Apply

Possess the above skills and experience – or want to start your new career in the industry? Aspire to work for an organisation you want to grow with? Wish to be a positive role model? Then apply now!

All applications are held in the strictest confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.