Description:
Make Possibility a Reality
At Endeavour Foundation, we’re proud to support people with disability to live independently and achieve their goals. As one of Australia’s leading NDIS providers, we’re looking for compassionate and proactive Disability Support Workers to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
At Endeavour we offer a range of employee benefits including:
- Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free
- In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc)
- An Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential counselling service available to all staff and their family members
- Discounts on Corporate Private Health Insurance Plans, white goods, and appliances
- Discounted family gym memberships through Fitness Passport
- Paid Parental Leave
- Reward and Recognition Program
- Free flu vaccinations
About the Role
Working within our SIL (Supported Independant Living) homes, you will provide support, assisting people with disabilities to live as independently as possible, whether they have complex needs or just need some additional support at home. No two days will be the same - you may hear that phrase a lot but here at Endeavour Foundation, you will see it in action! If you have the availability to work a 7 day a week roster including mornings, afternoons, overnights (minimum 2 per FN) and weekends, we would love to hear from you!
Other key duties will include:
- Helping people to achieve their NDIS goals by developing important daily skills such as housekeeping, personal care, social skills and budgeting.
- Assisting with aspects of personal care where required to meet the individual needs of the people we support.
- Supporting with meal planning, cooking, light cleaning and facilitating community connection by socialising and going on outings.
- Providing support during daily activities such as going for a walk, going to the movies or accompanying to an appointment.
- Helping the people we support to maintain a connection to their family, friends, and services.
What You’ll Bring
- Experience in both one-on-one and group support settings
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Flexibility to work varying shifts
- A current driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Ability to assist in managing behaviours and implementing positive behaviour support strategies
- A Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is advantageous.
- Flexibility to work various shifts including days, evening, early morning, weekends and sleepovers (penalty rates apply).
You will be required to undertake a “Fit2Work” National Criminal History Check and hold or be willing to obtain a Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
If you’re ready to join a team who are passionate, culturally strong and drive positive outcomes, apply now! We look forward to hearing 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.