Direct Support Worker - Ipswich

• Must be open to short shifts - sleepovers optional but valued
• All backgrounds welcome; passion is what counts!
• Permanent part-time role available for suitable candidates

We are in need of Direct Support Workers in Ipswich and surrounding areas (Brassall, Booval, East/West Ipswich, Raceview) with the opportunity for a permanent roster of employment.

Many vacant shifts are early mornings and afternoon therefore capacity to undertake some of these shifts would be an advantage.

Shifts available working with adults and with children.

As a Direct Support Worker, you’ll be an integral part of the lives of people of all ages and backgrounds. You may be required to assist with:

• Providing personal care support, including showering, toileting, dressing and more
• Administering medications
• Transferring individuals using hoists and/or slide sheets, and general assistance with mobility
• Domestic duties including cleaning, laundry or meal preparation 
• Community engagement, such as attending GP appointments, grocery shopping or social or recreational activities of their choice
• Before or after school support including homework, tea preparation, games

This role is ideal for people who:

• Have capacity to work flexible hours on a roster system - CPL provide 24/7 assistance, meaning the more available you are, the more shifts we can potentially offer you
• Are great communicators dedicated to providing the best service for every person
• Are even better listeners who can work autonomously, as well as under direction and within a team environment
• Calm and confident in all different environments and understand the importance of professional boundaries
• Can provide personal care with dignity and sensitivity to our clients
• Believe in an inclusive society and value client focus, respect, inclusion, integrity, excellence, and courage

As a team member, you will enjoy the benefits of:

• An hourly rate based on your industry-related experience and qualifications
• Pay level of 1.1 SCHADS award for those entering the industry
• Industry-leading training provided by health professionals to all employees
• Additional penalty rates for night and weekend shifts
• Salary packaging benefits for permanent part-time employees
• Flexibility to support your lifestyle and commitments
• Support and continued professional development

Before you commence, you will need:

• Current First Aid and CPR certificates
• A Blue Card (Working with Children Card)
• An NDIS Worker Screening Check (Working with Individuals with Disabilities, formerly a Yellow Card)
• Valid Australian Drivers Licence
• Commitment to infection prevention and control measures including the use of PPE as directed
• A smartphone with an iOS 13.0 and up operating system or an Android 6.0 and up operating system

CPL are happy to assist in obtaining these necessary checks if you are successful.

The CPL Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. We are committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their unique cultural and spiritual relationship to land, water, and seas and their rich contribution to society.

Please click 'Apply' to submit your resume and cover letter. For a confidential discussion regarding your submitted online application, please contact ***********@cpl.org.au. Please do not apply via email - thank you.

CPL is committed to providing a workplace that fosters a culture of respect, understanding and inclusion.