About the role

Neighbourhood Care is seeking an experienced male Support Worker to join our self-managing team in Ipswich. This casual role with potential to move into a permanent-part time position, will see you providing high-quality care and assistance to our clients with disability, helping them maintain their independence and enhance their quality of life.

What you'll be doing

• Assisting clients with everyday tasks such as personal care, meal preparation, and light housekeeping
• Accompanying clients to appointments, social outings, and community activities & providing emotional support and companionship to ensure our clients' wellbeing
• Collaborating with the care team to develop and implement personalised support plans and manage supports
• Maintaining detailed client records and following all relevant policies and procedures.

What we're looking for

• Reliability, commitment & genuine passion for disability support
• Willingness to work with a variety of clients, in community & in-home, short & longer shifts, including inactive sleepovers
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a disability support role (or equivalent)
• Experience in community services roles including social work, youth work, mental health support, or similar community-based support positions will be considered as equivalent to disability support experience
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability, Home and Community) or equivalent
• Blue card, NDIS worker screening clearance, First Aid
• Related certifications including nursing qualifications, aged care certificates, or other recognised health and community services qualifications will be considered as equivalent to Certificate III in Individual Support
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and patient approach when working with vulnerable clients
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative care team
• Reliable transportation and a clean driving record
• Experience in or willingness to learn how to collaborate with your team to manage the support you deliver to clients.
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency is essential for this role.
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