Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)
We are seeking experienced Support Workers to care for participants in Cairns . This is a role where you will be on an on-call basis attending to participants around the Cairns area.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Care for individuals with intellectual disabilities
- Support aged care, NDIS, and mental health clients
- Assist with daily living needs such as showering, light household cleaning, companionship, meal preparation, shopping, and transportation to appointments
- Conduct home visits to provide one-on-one care
Skills and Experience
- NDIS worker screening clearance/Yellow Card
- First Aid and CPR certificate
- Working With Children Check/Blue Card
- Current Driver’s License (P1 or above) and access to a reliable, insured vehicle
- Industry-related qualification
- Industry-related experience highly regarded
Benefits and Perks
- Casual flexibility
- Salary Packaging (up to $15,900, + meal/entertainment benefit $2650 a year)
- Potential to move into an ongoing role
- Be supported in your role
- Opportunities available in multiple areas around Cairns
About Us
The Co-Group is a charitable, not-for-profit (NFP) organisation that works hand-in-hand with disability, aged care, and community service organisations across Australia to connect them with the best workforce solutions.
TCG supports organisations by providing them with a responsive, tailored workforce solution which includes skilled and experienced team members able to deliver high-quality services to meet emergency, short-term, and long-term needs.
TCG is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, regardless of lifestyle, disability, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, and gender identity, and proudly create a safe and inclusive environment for staff and clients.
To apply for this job, please click APPLY Now and include your resume.
Your application will include the following questions:
- How many years' experience do you have as a Youth Support Worker?
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as a support worker?
- Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
- Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
- Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
- Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
- Do you have a Certificate III in Individual Support?
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