Support Worker – Mental Health and Disabilities
Job No:
GRASW254927
Location:
Nambour
Support Worker – Mental Health and Disabilities!
Multiple Casual Positions Available
Availability for Weekend & Sleepover shifts desired but not essential
Location: Graceville Centre at Nambour QLD
Pay Scale: $44.08 - $46.86 ph(includes 25% casual loading) +Salary packaging + Access to staff discounts & benefits
About Us:
Lutheran Services is a not-for-profit organisation, providing exceptional care and support to communities across Queensland for the past 90 years. We provide aged care, retirement living and home care services for older people, with community services including mental health, disability, youth and family, and domestic and family violence support. We draw on a rich Lutheran tradition of care, placing the wellbeing of our clients at the heart of everything we do. Where our people love what they do, supporting over 6,000 people each year across more than 25 sites.
About The Role:
Located in Nambour on the Sunshine Coast, our Graceville Centre provides support to individuals living with a mental illness and/or disability. All Graceville services are conducted by working with individuals in a strength based and recovery focused framework. Graceville Centre operates seven programs that provide support to clients either on site or in their own homes. We are a growing service and regularly have internal opportunities for career growth.
As a Support Worker you will work across multiple programs with individuals helping them to increase their independence, maintain their wellness and ultimately improve the quality of their life.
Responsibilities will include:
- Provide flexible, support tailored to client needs and preferences.
- Assist with personal care and daily living tasks, ensuring dignity and independence.
- Encourage community participation and social engagement for individuals.
- Support skill development and independence-building activities.
- Work collaboratively with case managers and other stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate documentation of client care and interactions.
What You Bring to the Team:
- Transferrable skills and/or study in a related field
- Students are encouraged to apply
- A strong passion for empowering individuals with a mental illness and/or disabilities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients and their families.
- A valid Queensland Driver’s Licence.
- A valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance & Blue Card.
Why Choose Us?
- Salary Packaging Benefits: take home more pay (up to $15,900 tax-free + $2,650 meals & entertainment).
- Discounts: on Health Insurance, Energy, IT & Appliances, Travel & More.
- Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support.
- Fitness Passport – Stay active with discounted Gym Memberships for you and your family.
- Ongoing Training & Development opportunities to grow your career
Ready to Join Us?
Apply Now by attaching your resume and completing the application form and questions below. Click here to review the Position Description.
For further information, please contact Ola Olubiyi on 5441 4682 or ola.olubiyi@lutheranservices.org.au
