Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Darling Downs, Australia Life Without Barriers Full time

Job no: 503211

Employment type:
Casual

Location:
Toowoomba & Darling Downs

Categories:
Aged Care

About the Role


Join our team and make a difference in your local community by playing a crucial role in catering to the unique requirements of individuals utilising our Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS) services within
Toowoomba & surrounding local suburbs.

Your mission is to employ a person-centred approach, helping clients to attain their goals and fulfill their support needs.

This Casual position offers flexible working hours tailored to your lifestyle, including options during school hours if needed.

All working hours are between the hours of 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday with the opportunity to develop into a Part Time position.


Key Responsibilities
Assist clients to improve their independence according to their identified needs and goals inclusive of:

In home supports:

  • Domestic assistance such as light cleaning and housework
  • Personal care
  • Assistance with meal preparation
  • Skill development

Community Connections supports:

  • Social support
  • Shopping assistance
  • Social linking
  • Assist clients to improve their independence in according to their identified needs and goals
  • Establish a rapport and collaborate effectively with clients and their family

Skills & Experience

  • An unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence, and a reliable vehicle with comprehensive car insurance
  • Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or similar) is required
  • A current First Aid & CPR Certificate
  • Excellent organisational skills, hygiene practices and problemsolving abilities
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships

Benefits

  • Meaningful work opportunity at one of Australia's leading Social Purpose Organisations
  • Casual hourly rate from $40.26 plus Super
  • No weekend or evening work required, all hours are Monday to Friday, organise working hours to suit your other commitments
  • Get reimbursed per kilometre travelled while you work
  • Receive up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free through salary packaging benefits
  • Access to discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, cinemas, restaurants and more


To be considered for and appointed to a position at Life Without Barriers, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a minimum of two (2) doses or hold a valid medical exemption certificate, in accordance with Life Without Barriers Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process.

About the Organisation
Enhance the lives of older Australians by joining the Life Without Barriers team.

Guided by every client's individual needs and interests, our personalised in-home Aged Care services focus on empowering every person to maintain their home comforts, health, and connections within their community.


Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia.

We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers. Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.


We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants.

We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

How to Apply

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday the 16th
of April 2024.

Advertised: 19 Mar 2024 E. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 16 Apr :55 E. Australia Standard Time

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