Support Worker (South East QLD)

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Detail information about job Support Worker (South East QLD). Terms and conditions vacancy

• Located in South East
• Flexible hours
• Immediate start

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our OOHC Services program exists to enhance the quality of life for the children and young people we support as well as families and carers. We cater for children and young people with low to high disability support needs. 

We have  casual opportunities for support workers who are passionate about positive outcomes for children and young people. We need people who are creative, patient, and innovative, is enthusiastic, self-confident, and resilient to work within our residential group homes located within the South East Queensland area.

You will need to  be available to work a combination of shifts including mornings, afternoons, sleepovers, weekends and short shifts (minimum 4 hours). We require applicants to have a minimum of 4 days availability a week for these shifts.  

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills and have experience in managing high risk challenging behaviour.  The range of supports may include:

• community participation and independence skill building
• implementation of behaviour intervention and support programs
• assistance with budgeting
• facilitation of family contact and case management
• assistance with domestic chores (cooking, cleaning etc)

This role may require personal care, manual handling and a high level of physical activity. Applicants must be willing and able to perform these duties to be successful for this position.

Essential criteria that applicants will need to be able to demonstrate are:

• more than 6 months experience working with children and young people with disability, complex needs and challenging behaviours,
• the ability to work as part of a team
• excellent communication skills
• current drivers licence
• current first aid certificate
• current blue card
• willingness to work a 7 day roster which will include sleepover and short shifts

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply

Applicants must have a current working with children check, please see the working with children website for more information: http://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/ 

After the closing date we will be shortlisting applicants and inviting selected applicants to attend an interview session. This invite will be sent by email, so it is important you regularly check your inbox and follow the directions in the email.  

We are an innovative organisation that is passionate about positive outcomes for young people and offer our people an attractive and supportive work environment with inspiring assignments, opportunities to expand and learn from others and openings to improve and learn new skills.  We have some great benefits for our people including opportunities for permanent positions, a corporate wellness package and corporate discounts in health, fitness and travel.