Aged Care and Disability Support Workers
Job No:
TENCW242
Location:
Maroochydore
Are you interested in a role with flexibility and real work/life balance?
Do you thrive getting out on the road, working in new and changing environments and enjoy meeting new people?
Do you have experience in aged care or disability support?
If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We currently have multiple opportunities right across the Sunshine Coast. As a Mobile Support Worker, you will provide people with the support they need in their home or community. You will embark on 'shift runs' that are focussed on a particular area. Each shift run consists of a series of short visits at various locations. Time and travel between visits are paid.
Staffing Options for Community Services is a highly reputable and long-standing Staffing Agency with a passion for our people. Guided by our core values, we offer a host of services committed to providing exceptional care and support to individuals across Sunshine Coast and its surrounds.
What You’ll do
- Provide Care: to the aged and people with disability, supporting them with daily activities such as domestic support, medication administration, meal preparation, showering and personal care, assistance with shopping and appointments;
- Travel: in your own vehicle between the homes of the people requiring support and be paid for your time and mileage;
- Flexible Shifts: Enjoy the flexibility of short shifts strung together. The ability to accept only shifts that fit into your life and other obligations.
Shift Hours:
- Varying hours from 7am – 5pm depending on your availability. They can be a minimum of 2hours and up to 7hours.
- Many opportunities for shifts during school hours.
Essential requirements:
- Certificate III or IV in Disability, Aged Care, Community Services, Youth Work; or Allied Health, Social Work or Psychology Diploma/Degree.
- +1 years’ experience Disability support work
- Covid 19 Vaccinated (Preferred)
- Valid Open Driver’s license + own vehicle with insurance
- National Police Check (or willing to obtain)
- Blue Card - Working with Children (or willing to obtain)
- Current First Aid & CPR Certification (or willing to obtain)
- NDIS Worker Screening/Yellow Card (or willing to obtain)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate (or willing to obtain)
Pay rates:
- Monday to Friday 6am to 8pm shift - $35.75 per hour
- Monday to Friday 8pm - 6am shift - $40.04 per hour
- Saturday - $50.05 per hour
- Sunday - $64.35 per hour
- Public Holidays - $78.65 per hour
- Sleepover allowance $80.00 per shift
Benefits:
- Work with flexibility in your roster
- Enjoy work life balance and a variety of work environments
- 24/7 oncall support team - always someone to go to for support
- Work for a highly reputable, long standing, values-based organisation
To Apply:
If this role sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply below with your current resume and a cover letter that tells us a bit about you, why you would be a good fit for the position and how you meet the requirements.
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered