Life Skills Officer

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Headway Gippsland Part time

**Life Skills Officer (Casual/Part-Time)**

**Headway Gippsland Inc.**

**Become a disability support worker with us: Life Skills Officer**

Our support workers are titled Life Skills Officers. This role would suit an experienced disability support worker, allied health professional, or a student completing community service qualifications.

We are looking for people across Gippsland who can provide our participants with that positive influence in their lives to achieve their own goals.

This varied role could involve; getting to know participants and helping them at home, in their local communities, and occasionally when travelling. You may find yourself taking someone for an appointment, helping them get ready in the morning with personal care, or preparing meals.

Prior disability qualifications (Certificate IV Community Services or equivalent qualifications), and experience with disability are highly desirable.

**Join us and make a positive impact in your community**

**About Headway Gippsland**

Headway Gippsland Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation operating in Gippsland, Victoria and has been providing services to those with acquired brain injuries for the past 35 years. Headway is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.

Our mission is to provide exceptional services to individuals of all ages with an acquired brain injury (ABI), or other disabilities and their careers. Ours is a vision of a society that is inclusive of all.

With offices based in Morwell, Drouin and Newborough, we have staff operating across the Gippsland region.

Our people are our priority and our proudest strength as an organisation, we hold ourselves accountable for attracting, retaining and recognising great people to ensure a high standard of service for our clients.

**Key Selection Criteria**
- Preference will be given to relevant tertiary qualifications (Cert IV and above)
- An understanding of professional boundaries and safety
- A current NDIS Worker Clearance and Working with Children's Check
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Previous experience with disability is desirable
- A kind and empathetic nature, with a person-centred approach
- Ability to use smart phones and handheld devices
- Be physically fit to undertake the requirements of the role
- Ability to travel including Current Driver's Licence, Vehicle Registration and Comprehensive Insurance documentation
- Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

**What we offer**
- Part Time or Casual roles available
- Generous not-for-profit salary packaging for Part Time staff
- Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Work arrangements that flex to you to allow for a positive work-life balance

**This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and support people with disability to have the choice, and independence to live their best lives. If you are passionate about inclusivity, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you**

**How to apply**
- Applications must include a resume and cover letter

**Other Relevant Information**
- Headway is an equal opportunity, and child safe employer._

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual
Part-time hours: 8 per week

**Salary**: From $30.46 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift

**Education**:

- Certificate I - IV (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- NDIS Clearance (preferred)

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