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Disability Support Worker (Residential Care Officer)
Oxley C Accommodation Support & Respite Services; South East Accommodation Support & Respite Services; Disability Accommodation Respite & Forensic Services; Oxley
As a casual Disability Support Worker, you are easy to get along with, enthusiastic, sensitive to the needs of others, flexible, positive, a great communicator and able to be a team player as well as work autonomously. You share a passion for supporting people with an intellectual disability to live a life as independently as possible. You ensure your participants’ emotional, social, financial, and physical well-being needs are supported to a high standard and living their best lives.
You live in Townsville, Rockhampton, Maryborough, Redcliffe, Nundah, Oxley, Ipswich and Toowoomba. If this resonates with you and if this is the career change or new opportunity you are seeking, the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety is looking for someone like you to join our team of casual disability support workers!
Job details
| Position status | Casual |
|---|---|
| Position type | Non Standard Hours |
| Occupational group | Community Care |
| Classification | OO3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North,Toowoomba region,Wide Bay,Townsville region,Rockhampton region,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/622146/25 |
| Closing date | 14-Mar-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | RCO Recruitment |
| Contact details | Phone: 30978577 Access the National Relay Service |
Accommodation Support and Respite Services (AS&RS) value strong partnerships and relationships with our participants, families, and carers. Our support enables participants to live a rewarding life that focuses on their interests, choices, and rights every day.
Our support workers, known as Residential Care Officers, enrich clients' lives by ensuring they have the opportunity and support, tailored to their individual needs, to explore and participate in all aspects of their life.
Our services include support for independent living (accommodation support) and short-term accommodation support (centre-based respite).
We have a focus on ensuring our diverse staff are well-trained and qualified and we pride ourselves on our reputation of delivering the best in disability support services.
What makes a great Disability Support Worker?
If you possess the following qualities, we look forward to receiving your application!
• Passionate about supporting people with disability
• Positive attitude
• Good relationship builder
• Effective communicator
• Able to show initiative
• Flexible
• Well organised
• Team player
Our Disability Support Workers have the following opportunities:
• Award wages that include shift allowances, penalties, and other allowances such as meals and clothing as they apply under the Award for Operational Employees in Disability and Forensic Services - State 2016
• Flexible shifts
• Excellent job resources and personal development opportunities
• Two weeks of paid induction and upon successful completion of induction up to one week of paid service centre training
• Ongoing specialised accredited training and professional development to ensure highly skilled workforce
• Access to QSuper for superannuation, life, and illness insurance
• Access to Accumulated Time Work (ATW) of 13 days per year
• Five weeks per year of vacation time when working full shift rotation
What would my day look like as a Disability Support Worker?
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Performing daily household tasks with participants that can include menu planning, cooking, and serving meals, cleaning, shopping, laundry, bed making and light garden activities
• Assisting participants to maintain relationships with their family, friends, and advocates
• Helping participants develop and maintain personal independence within their home with personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, showering and safe and enjoyable mealtimes
• Assisting participants in their personal and health care by providing support with medication ensuring correct dosages as prescribed, seizure response, and health needs
I can see myself as a Disability Support Worker, how do I apply?
1. Read the Disability Support Worker role profile and applicant guide
2. Complete and submit your Smart Jobs online application and attach requested documents:
• Cover letter
• Resume
3. Complete the casual Disability Support Worker compulsory questionnaire emailed after the submission of your Smart Jobs application.
It is highly desirable that all employees continue to be vaccinated against COVID- 19in line with health advice and their own personal circumstances.
The department will continue to comply with any future public health requirements and consider recommendations from government authorities in relation to COVID-19 to ensure the health and safety of the department's employees and clients. Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations are not required for Residential Care Office.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/622146/25
Closing Date: Friday, 14th March 2025
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.
Townsville, Rockhampton, Maryborough, Redcliffe, Nundah, Oxley, Ipswich and Toowoomba
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