As a Support Worker, you do incredible work to support and assist others to live their best life – however that may look for them. Day-to-day, you work with purpose, providing individuals with choice, control and self-advocacy. Due to the excellent reputation of Mercy support workers in the community, we have gained more Participants and are looking to build new teams of support workers around them. This is a great opportunity to make a move, starting fresh with an organisation that truly values your contribution and hard work.

We are looking for staff who have a range of availability to work as part of our Caboolture team on a permanent part-time and casual basis. This may mean you are only available for work on weekends, particular days in the week or sleepovers … whatever your availability, if you are wanting ongoing work closer to home -we want to hear from you!

Reporting to your team leader, you will:

• Provide personal care where required and other personalised support in accordance with the participant’s plan (this may include transportation).
• Assist in supporting and enabling each person to set and achieve their own goals.
• Facilitate any community inclusion or participation as required by the person you support. This may include helping them to build and maintain relationships or pursue any interests through access to community activities, venues and services.
• Encourage positive and socially appropriate behaviour, and effectively manage any challenging behaviours if they arise.
• Build and maintain meaningful work relationships with your Mercy family, wider services and other networks so that together, there is a connected circle of care for the person you support as well as yourself. We are an organisation of people for people and it is important to make sure we all have the support we need.

To be successful in this role, any previous experience assisting others who live with disability is a strength. This experience may be from previous professional or from personal life experience. With this as your foundation, you will provided with comprehensive training and induction to ensure you have everything you need to be able to provide excellent, professional support.

Why choose Mercy?

We understand that finding the right organisation and the right team is just as important as finding the right role. The model of work at Mercy, ensures that Team Leaders aren't overloaded so that they are accessible, and can provide you with regular support, training and development. As a valued employee of the Mercy family you will enjoy:

• Mercy-paid Blue card & NDIS compliance checks.
• Comprehensive induction and training.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Career pathway planning and development -> permanent roles or leadership opportunities
• Successful candidates will receive the SCHADS award level 2 rate of pay. On a casual basis this equates to $38.08 + Super + Salary Sacrifice (where applicable) + any applicable shift allowances. Permanent part-time is $60,189 pro rata'd + Super + Sal Sacrifice (where applicable) + any applicable shift allowances.

What do I need if I am successful?

Before you can start working with us, you need to provide, or be willing to obtain:

• 2 referees
• Evidence of working rights within Australia such as a passport or birth certificate
• A current valid Driver's License
• Your own registered vehicle and insurance.
• Working with Children Check & NDIS Worker Screening Check (we will pay for these if you haven’t got them yet)
• NDIS Certificate: https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/workers/support-for-workers/training-course (this is free to do online)
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate
• Full Covid-19 vaccination status

To apply

We are a welcoming and inclusive organisation and encourage everyone from all cultural backgrounds to apply. If we sound like the right organisation and you would like to find out more, simply attach your resume, answer some quick questions, and your application will be on it’s way.

Thank you so much for your interest in working with us, and we hope to be in contact with you soon.

About Us

Mercy Community is a Catholic not-for-profit, compassionately inspiring and supporting people to live hopeful, connected lives within inclusive communities. We support families and young people, people living with a disability, and older people, and live by our values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity and Empowerment.

We have been providing services and support for over 150 years and our team operates across a network that encompasses urban, rural and remote communities. Please visit our website to find out more about our dedicated team and the work we do.

Take a look at our website www.mercycommunity.org.au to find out more.