Support Worker

About us: 
Centacare, an Agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, is a values-based organisation committed to providing services to the entire community, regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender, or ability. Centacare has a workforce of over 3,000, including volunteers, and operates in numerous locations, supporting tens of thousands of people annually. Join us in helping make a positive difference!
  
Employment: Permanent Part-Time
Locations: Stafford, McDowall, Alderley, Aspley, Zillmere, Mitchelton, Ferny Grove, Windsor, Spring Hill, Grange and surrounding northern Brisbane suburbs
Hours: We are currently seeking candidates available for 40+ hours per fortnight
Availability: You must be available from Monday to Friday 8:00am–5:00pm
Shifts: Typically, 1–3 hours per client, with travel between multiple clients throughout the day
Renumeration:  Minimum 

Level 2.1 $36.22 /hr

• Super
• NFP Salary packaging.

Salary Packaging up to $18,550

• Paid travel time
• Kilometre reimbursement
• Paid training
• EAP.

Shift Type: 80% or more of your shifts will involve Domestic Assistance, along with Social Support and Personal Care.

We are currently seeking Permanent Part-Time Support Workers to provide quality, person-centred support to QCSS clients in their own homes across Brisbane’s northern suburbs.
   
About QCSS
The Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS) supports people to live independently and stay connected with their community. As a Support Worker, you will provide flexible, non-clinical support that promotes choice, dignity, independence and wellbeing.
   
Your responsibilities may include:

• Provide domestic assistance, including cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
• Support clients to maintain independence and achieve their personal goals
• Facilitate social and community participation through companionship and outings
• Transport clients and assist with shopping, errands and appointments using your own vehicle
• Build respectful, trusting relationships while promoting dignity, choice, privacy and independence

 We are looking for caring and reliable Support Workers who:

• Certificate III or higher in Individual Support, Community Services or a related field OR
• Experience in support work, cleaning, hospitality or similar roles
• A genuine passion for supporting people to live independently, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Caring, reliable and respectful, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Role Requirements:

• Australian working rights
• Current Australian Driver Licence – Open or Green P Plates.
• Current Queensland motor vehicle registration, access to a reliable, insured roadworthy vehicle

Willing to obtain 

• Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and NDIS Worker Screening Check
• National Police Check
• First Aid and CPR

 What We Offer:

• Salary Packaging Benefits: Package up to $18,550 of your annual salary tax-free, increasing your take-home pay.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential counselling for you and your family members.
• Training & Development: Access a wide range of learning opportunities to grow professionally
• Paid kilometre reimbursement and travel time between clients.

   
If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others and enjoy providing practical, person-centred support, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team.
   
The Archdiocese of Brisbane is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Archdiocesan activities, ministries and services, and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. To support this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screening during the recruitment process and require employees to hold a current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card and/or undergo regular criminal history checks.