Disability Support Worker (Residential Care Officer)

Disability Support Worker (Residential Care Officer)Salary : $40.71 per hour (excluding shift allowances)

Accommodation Support and Respite Services (AS&RS) values strong partnerships with participants, families, and carers. Our support enables participants to live rewarding lives focused on their interests, choices, and rights.

Our support workers, known as Residential Care Officers, enrich clients' lives by providing tailored support to explore and participate in all aspects of their lives.

Services include support for independent living (accommodation support) and short-term centre-based respite. We pride ourselves on well-trained, qualified staff and delivering top-quality disability support services.

What makes a great Disability Support Worker? If you possess the following qualities, we look forward to your application!

Opportunities for our Disability Support Workers include : Competitive wages with shift allowances, penalties, and other allowances such as meals and clothing, as per the Award for Operational Employees in Disability and Forensic Services - State 2016Flexible shiftsExcellent resources and personal development opportunitiesTwo weeks of paid induction, plus up to one week of paid service centre training upon successful completionOngoing specialised accredited training and professional developmentAccess to QSuper for superannuation, life, and illness insurance13 days of Accumulated Time Work (ATW) per yearFive weeks of vacation annually when working full shift rotationsDaily responsibilities include (but are not limited to) : Performing household tasks such as menu planning, cooking, cleaning, shopping, laundry, bed making, and light gardeningSupporting participants in maintaining relationships with family, friends, and advocatesAssisting with personal independence, including hygiene, grooming, toileting, showering, and mealtimesSupporting with personal and health care, including medication management, seizure response, and health needsHow to apply : Review the Disability Support Worker role profile and applicant guideComplete and submit your online application via Smart Jobs, attaching your cover letter and resumeComplete the compulsory questionnaire sent via email after application submissionAll employees are encouraged to be vaccinated against COVID-19, in line with health advice and personal circumstances. The department will adhere to future public health requirements. Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations are not required for Residential Care Officers.

Job Reference : QLD / 639710 / 25

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