We are hiring! Join the team at MADEC as a Disability Support Worker.
$43.23 per hour – $103.76 per hour.
We’re looking for Disability Support Workers to join MADEC, a leading community organisation providing supports in the Mackay and Whitsunday region for over 50 years. In this role, you’ll provide a supportive environment for individuals to live as independently as possible, while working with the NDIS team to make a real difference.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of the people you support? Do you have the compassion and resilience to support individuals with disabilities and complex needs? MADEC invites both new-to-industry and experienced candidates to join our dynamic team as a Disability Support Worker in Mackay, QLD.
About Us:
MADEC is a not for profit, community organisation. Recognized as a Public Benevolent Institution since 2014, we have been providing disability and youth supports in the Mackay and Whitsunday region since 1973. We are a registered National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Provider and Licensed Child Safety provider in Mackay.
About the Role:
As a Disability Support Worker, you will be responsible for creating a supportive and
encouraging environment for NDIS participants. Working closely with your Key Support Workers and Team Leader, you will help empower individuals to thrive and master independent living skills. This role plays an important part in MADEC’s mission to empower and support people to do their best.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide person-centered supports by ensuring the right amount of assistance to each
individual.
- Provide documented support including completing incident reports, behavior reports,
hazard reports and maintenance requests.
- Provide positive behavior support by implementing support strategies.
- Empower individuals to exercise choice and control in their lives.
- Demonstrate a commitment to workplace health & safety.
What we Offer:
MADEC is committed to supporting our staff with a range of benefits, including:
- Access to company vehicles.
- Flexible working arrangements ensuring work/life balance.
- Commitment to training and development of staff.
- Salary packaging benefits.
- 5 weeks of annual leave.
- Access to birthday leave.
- Access to 24/7 support through our Employee Wellbeing Program – Sonder.
Employee Value Proposition:
MADEC has strong values and purpose, empathetic leadership and a place where
all people feel they belong. MADEC has a diverse and inclusive culture offering
challenging work with a shared purpose for our people. We look for passionate,
imaginative and kind individuals who value flexibility and a great working
environment. Live well, work well, share well with MADEC.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including mornings, afternoons, sleepovers,
weekends and public holidays.
- A Certificate III in Community Services (or equivalent) or willingness to
complete.
- A valid Queensland Driver’s License.
- A current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or
willingness to obtain.
- A strong alignment with our core values of human rights, community, excellence
and empowerment.
Why Work with MADEC?
Our team says it best:
“Working at MADEC is incredibly rewarding. The support, training, and
sense of community makes it a fantastic place to grow both personally and
professionally.”
Ready to make a real difference? Apply now and be part of something truly special at MADEC.
How to Apply:
We encourage you to apply via SEEK. Please include your resume and a cover letter outlining your motivation for the role, and how you meet the essential criteria.
For more information, or to request a copy of the Position Description, please contact the People
& Culture Team at hr@madec.org.au.
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