Lifestyle Support Worker

5 days ago

Northern QLD, Australia selectability Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
About the role

Lifestyle support workers (LSW's) play a vital role in supporting our recipients to live their best life - empowering individuals to build confidence, work towards their goals and improve their mental wellbeing.

You work one-on-one in the homes and communities of our recipients to support them to live as independently as possible.

You may work with recipients in their homes to carry out activities like clean and organise, prepare healthy meals or maintain a yard and generally make positive choices. A key part of the role is supporting recipients to improve their confidence accessing the community and engaging in activities that will help them achieve their goals. You will also provide transport to and from activities. It could be anything from shopping, going to the gym, attending social events and appointments … to name a few activities

About you

To be successful you must:

  • possess clear and effective communication skills
  • demonstrate computer literacy and accuracy in record management
  • experience working in a team environment
  • exhibit an ability to problem solve
  • be able to follow policies and procedures at all times
  • be able to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and individuals
Role requirements
  • a current minimum P1 "C" class Queensland drivers licence
  • a currently registered, roadworthy, and fully comprehensive vehicle
  • a current nationally recognised First Aid and CPR certificate (or the ability to obtain)
  • a Positive Notice Working with Children (blue card) (or the ability to obtain)
  • NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or the ability to obtain)
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module 'Quality, Safety & You'
About the offer

We offer a range of benefits including:

  • casual hourly rate of $ super
  • up to $15,900 FBT salary packaging benefits
  • 50% discounted training via our RTO
  • access to fitness passport
  • flexible working arrangements
  • career pathways and opportunities for development
  • employee assistance program offering confidential counselling support for employees
Applying

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are the best person for this role.

If you would like more information please contact selectability's HR officer Litia Pitt on or by email

About us

selectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus of improving mental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regional Queensland.

We believe everyone has the right to access high-quality supports locally and have recently expanded our services to include child safety, and residential aged care in the Lower Gulf.

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

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