Support Worker

About the role

Neighbourhood Care is looking for a compassionate and dedicated female Support Worker to join our Gold Coast team. This is a permanent, part-time role. It involves providing personalised care and support to older adults and people living with disabilities and working as a member in a self-managing team, where you will organise what's needed to deliver high quality care to your clients. Our clients are located in Robina and Tallebudgera Valley.

What you'll be doing Assisting clients with daily living activities such as personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping and accompanying them to appointments, social events, or running errands as needed

Providing emotional support and engaging clients in meaningful activities to promote their wellbeing

Collaborating with the Gold Coast team to develop and implement individualised care plans, maintain rosters, organise team meetings & other tasks needed to ensure the highest standard of care

Adhering to all safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

What we're looking for Previous experience in aged care, disability support, or a similar care-based role and a genuine passion for supporting highly vulnerable individuals and enhancing their quality of life

Someone willing to learn how to work with others in a team to deliver quality care

Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and ability to quickly build and maintain friendly, professional relationships with others

Reliable - shows up, doesn't drop shifts last minute & is honest about their availability

Resilient - can deal with setbacks, raise & resolve conflict, finds solutions to problems

Uses initiative, shares their knowledge but willing to learn as doesn't know everything

A valid driver's licence and your own comprehensively insured car to use for client transport

Can competently use technology in your daily work

Relevant qualifications, such as a Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent

Working with Children Check, NDIS Screening, current First Aid & CPR, no work restrictions.

What we offer At Neighbourhood Care, we value our employees and strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including :

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Access to employee assistance programs and wellbeing initiatives

Flexible work arrangements to accommodate your lifestyle

About us

Neighbourhood Care is a leading provider of community-based aged and disability support services in South-East Queensland. Our small, self-managing teams collaborate with individuals to meet their goals, have fun and live independently, with dignity.

If you're excited about this opportunity and ready to make a meaningful impact, apply now.

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Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Have you completed a qualification in disability? Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold? Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a support worker? Does your vehicle have insurance cover for business use? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.

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