Home & Community Assistant

5 days ago

Ipswich, Australia Life Without Barriers Full time

**Job no**: 505543
**Employment type**: Casual
**Location**: Ipswich
**Categories**: Aged Care

**About the Organisation**

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit 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.

Empowering people with disability to live life the way _they _choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If you’re passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.

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.

**About the Role**

You will provide personalised support to our QCSS (Queensland Community Support Scheme) clients within their homes in Ipswich. You will be required to travel to support multiple clients each day (travel between clients will be reimbursed with.99 cents per kilometre travelled while you work back in your pocket).

This is a Casual opportunity with working hours available between 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, no evening or sleepover shifts. There is some flexibility for hours to be within school hours. This role will provide Domestic Assistance only with a view to provide further services in future, including personal care and community supports. It is a great opportunity for someone who has recently completed their Certificate III to gain experience and start work in the industry.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Domestic assistance such as light cleaning and housework
- Assist clients to improve their independence according to their identified needs and goals
- Establish a rapport and collaborate effectively with clients and their family

**Skills & Experience**
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or similar)
- QLD Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
- Excellent organisational skills, hygiene practices and problem-solving abilities
- An Australian Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle with minimum third-party insurance
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships
- A current First Aid and CPR Certificate (must be obtained prior to employment)

**Benefits**
- Casual hourly rate from $41.76 per hour + Super +.99 cents per kilometre travelled while you work
- Work independently whilst supported by a dedicated leadership team
- Simple and easy to use technology to record your timesheets and kilometres
- Supported career development with opportunities to learn and take on new challenges nationally
- Frameworks and policies in place providing you with clear guidelines and support

**How to Apply**

**Applications close at midnight on Wednesday the 3rd September, 2025**

**Advertised**: 20 Aug 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 03 Sep 2025 23:55 E. Australia Standard Time

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