Casual Support Worker

Suncare is committed to "Making People's Lives Better". We do this through providing innovative personal solutions that support people to live their life, their way. As a values-based organisation we want our staff to reflect the values that we live by :

• Innovative | Inclusive | Agile | Respectful | Authentic | Collaborative | Empathetic

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and the experience they enjoy is critical to the success of our organisation. Every day, Suncare employees are making a difference to real people and making people's lives better.

We are seeking a casual Support Worker who is available across a variety of hours and flexible shifts during the week (between 6am and 6pm, Monday to Sunday). As a Support Worker you will assist our customers at Boronia Cottage on Bribie Island, which is a modern, purpose-built home for short term respite care as well as customers in the community.

No two days are the same and your duties will include delivering personal care, domestic assistance, meal preparation, accompanying our customers on shopping trips and appointments, community activities, providing general companionship, and helping our customers build social networks.

While a background or qualification in community services would be advantageous, more important are the attributes that you possess that speak to our values. We want our customers to have a great experience with our people, and our people need to have a great attitude, be friendly, willing to learn new things, and most importantly listen and understand what the customer wants. If you are motivated, passionate and excited by the prospect of a new career opportunity, we will help you to gain the skills and experience you require to be successful at Suncare.

For this position you will be required to be physically fit, hold a valid Driver's licence and be willing to use your own vehicle for work purposes, ensuring that your vehicle is appropriately insured. A National Police Check, CPR and First Aid certificates are required in this position and require flexibility to attend shifts with mínimal notice and have the ability to work autonomously with mínimal supervision.

Please provide your resume with a covering letter which outlines why you believe that you would be successful in this position and your availability for rostering (or preferred work hours).

As part of the recruitment process you may be requested to undertake background checks such as criminal history, demerit point / driving history and reference checks. It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be vaccinated against COVID-19 (minimum of two vaccinations).

Applicants may be requested to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the advertised role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003