Senior Support Workers
Job No:
CR339
Location:
Rockhampton, QLD
- Attractive hourly rate $24.14 - $25.47, plus salary sacrifice packaging of up to $15,900.
- Build your career with a diverse range of professional development opportunities and in-service training.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
About CentacareCQ
CentacareCQ is a large, vibrant and well respected community organisation providing services across Central Queensland - from Mackay in the north to Bundaberg in the south, and out to the Central West. Our primary focus, based on our Christian Ethos and principles of Catholic social justice, is the delivery of compassionate yet professional social services. We do this through education, counselling, and community support - encouraging and strengthening individuals, couples, and families to develop and grow in all areas of their lives.
About the Opportunity
CentacareCQ has opportunity for part-time Senior Support Workers to join their dedicated Individual Support Team, based in Rockhampton (20hrs+ per fortnight).
These positions operate as part of CentacareCQ’s Individual Support Team – providing a range of maintenance and support services to eligible clients living in the community. CentacareCQ supports these clients, which range from the elderly, to younger people with moderate to severe disabilities, to remain living safely and comfortably in their own homes.
Duties of a Senior Support Worker include:
Operational Support
- Providing appropriate support to workers, and critical incident response as required
- Maintaining worker equipment and be primary liaison point for the roster team for onsite issues
- Communicating with case managers, care coordinators and other relevant stakeholders regarding clients
Service Provision
- Provide support services to clients as outlined in the relevant Direct Care Worker, Home Help Worker or Direct Support Worker position description, as per roster
Staff Communication
- Conducting regular support worker staff meetings - in partnership with other Senior Support Workers and under the direction of the Individual Support Coordinator
- Attending the support worker ‘Communications Champions’ working group and raising relevant issues with management.
Line Management
- Providing regular line management to assigned support workers
- Undertaking annual employee census and ensuring all employee records are current
Other Responsibilities
- Maintaining confidentiality and duty of care
- Participating in regular line management and undertaking professional development
- Complying with CentacareCQ’s policies and procedures and relevant legislation.
About the Benefits
To reward your commitment, CentacareCQ will offer an attractive hourly rate $24.14 - $25.47, plus generous salary sacrifice packaging of up to $15,900 to significantly increase your take home pay.
The successful candidate will also enjoy a range of outstanding benefits, including:
- In-service training and professional development (you will receive extensive induction before commencing employment, as well as ongoing development opportunities)
- A healthy work/life balance and supportive family friendly practices within the workplace
For the full Position Description, click here.
This is a rewarding role, working with a professional, friendly team in an organisation that makes a real and positive difference within the community. Apply now!
Please note: The successful candidate will be required to participate in a Police record check and a Working with Children check, prior to confirmation of appointment to the position.
The successful candidate will also be required to demonstrate entitlement to work in Australia, and to disclose any pre-existing injury or disease which may be adversely affected by undertaking the inherent requirements of the position.