Individual Support

• An awesome way to get into such a rewarding industry
• Earn while you complete a Certificate III in Individual Support
• Work with one of Australia's largest disability providers
• Supportive and friendly environment
• Min 20hrs per week
• Enjoy working with a great team

The Traineeship

We currently have an Individual Disability Support traineeship opportunity based in Gladstone. You will have the chance to work with one of the largest disability service providers in Australia whilst completing a Certificate 3 Individual Support. The team you will be working with are very supportive and enthusiastic. They will be able to guide you and provide you with a wealth of knowledge along the way.

In this Traineeship you will learn how to provide support across our Learning & Lifestyle Centre as well as Supported Independent Living (Homes); assisting activities designed to help the people we support to develop practical life skills and to identify their goals for daily living, community participation, learning and building relationships – and of course most importantly having fun Some of our activities include cooking, arts and crafts, connecting with nature and sports. In the Homes you will also be assisting people with disabilities to live as independently as possible, whether they have complex needs or just need some additional support at home. No two days will be the same We provide the opportunity to live their best lives and to fulfill their goals and dreams.

What will you bring to the role?

Our team will help you develop during the traineeship, but there are some minimum requirements and key traits we're looking for:

• An aspiration to work in rewarding Disability Support Work
• An eye for detail with the ability to follow directions well
• A candidate who wants to learn and grow on the job
• Blue Card and NDIS worker screening check is required
• You'll enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with tasks that can change from day to day as you increase your knowledge and learn new systems.
• Ability to work min 20hrs per week - shifts will start Mon-Fri and then move to occasional weekends and overnights as you train towards qualified Support Worker. Hours can also increase over your traineeship.
• Provide two references
• Successful candidates will participate in a pre-employment medical and Drug & Alcohol test

What can we offer you?

• A Weekly wage paid to you directly by Community Solutions
• Leave entitlements Annual Leave and Personal Leave
• Mentoring, ongoing support and regular visits from your committed Field Officer
• Ability to obtain a certification and vast range of industry skills and experience
• An Employee Assistance Program- a free and confidential phone-based counselling service available

So what's next...

If this is the opportunity for you, the click 'Apply Now' below. Please note, if you have recently completed a Certificate III Individual Support or higher, you may not qualify for this traineeship. You must also be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Who We Are?

Community Solutions is a non-for-profit organisation operating as a commercial business, providing apprentices and trainees to a variety of different businesses throughout Queensland. We provide apprentices and trainees important career guidance and opportunity to earn while they learn. Dedicated Field Officers are assigned to apprentices and trainees to provide ongoing support to completing their chosen trade qualification.

We can't wait to hear from you, recent school leavers are encouraged to apply