Disability Support Worker at Accord Care – Lutwyche, Queensland

ACCORD CARE is trusted in the provision of person-centered disability support services to NDIS participants. We provide Supported Independent Living, In-home care, Community Participation, Short-Term Accommodation, Community Nursing, and Allied Health Services.

About the role

We are looking for female Disability Support Workers in our supported independent living arrangements across North Brisbane and Lutwyche area to provide 24/7 support in the home and out in the community.

The support worker's role and responsibilities will include:

• Supporting people with personal care and day-to-day activities in the home and out in the community
• Providing positive behaviour support to our clients
• Completing appropriate documentation through shift notes, incident reporting and data collection
• Contribute to the team’s overall objective of providing the best outcomes for our clients
• Work with your team leader to implement and review plans around daily service provision
• Maintain a professional relationship with clients and adhere to the NDIS and company code of conduct
• Above all, be responsive, reliable and accountable to our clients and your team

What we offer:

Part-time/Casual positions
Competitive Pay Rates
11% super
5 weeks Annual Leave
Onsite Training
Opportunities for Career Progression

Qualification/Experience:

• Certificate III in Individual Support/Aged Care or Higher
  (or the ability to acquire an appropriate qualification)
• Mental Health Experience
• Challenging Behavior Experience ⁠
• Experience working with individuals with Dementia
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Excellent communication and de-escalation techniques
• Maybo Training (highly desirable)
• Problem-Solving Skills

If you think this sounds like you, please apply!

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

Do you have a Certificate III in Individual Support?

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?

Have you completed a qualification in disability?

It is a genuine occupational requirement that the position is held by a female person, and the exemption in section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 applies.