Support Worker - Ipswich areas

At You Me and the Community we put You in our Why, its more than just providing an exceptional service, it’s about being leaders in all aspects of our day-to-day work life. Our culture is one of collaboration and Care. If you want more than just a job and are looking for a real opportunity to grow and want to be a part of our unique fabric of care then please apply. 

Immediate Start for Support Worker Roles available in Ipswich. 

As a Support Worker, you will become a valued part of a dedicated and Compassionate team, who believe in providing outstanding service to clients in need. 

About the Role

The successful candidate/s will need to have flexible availability, including weekends, evenings, and public holidays. 

Supporting our clients in their home, community, and respite care accommodation with:

• Complex support - Behavior/Medical/Mental Health.
• Domestic Assistance
• Personal Care
• Meal Preparation
• Community Participation
• Excursions - Group Activities
• Transport
• All other aspects of daily living as per their NDIS Plan

About you:

• Attitude to go above and beyond with compassion and integrity
• Work unsupervised
• Desire to work with people with a wide range of interests, complexity and abilities 
• Uphold the National Disability Standards
• Demonstrate good listening skills and build rapport and trust between clients
• Experience working in the Aged Care, Community Care or Disability Sector

Mandatory Requirements:

• Certificate III in Home and Community Care, Aged Care, Individual Support or Disability, Mental Health (Or working towards)
• Huntington's Disease experience (desirable, training provided)
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable
• Valid driver’s license (preferrable manual)
• Reliable Vehicle
• Comprehensive Car Insurance
• First Aid certificate
• CPR certificate
• Current Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willing to obtain)
• NDIS Modules (or willing to obtain)
• Smart phone with reliable internet
• Able to support with Inactive sleepover shifts. 

Desired Requirements 

• Manual Handling
• Peg Feeding
• Diabetes Management

Benefits of working for You Me and the Community:

• Above award wages
• A flexible & inclusive working environment
• Training and ongoing career development in a supportive team environment
• Rewarding work that supports our clients to live a better life

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