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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.
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.
About the Role
Providing personalised support to individuals with disabilities in Launceston and surrounding suburbs, successful candidates will have the opportunity to work across a variety of programs including Community Access, Supported Independent Living, Respite and Day Program.
Candidates with a background in horticulture, farming or with a green thumb and passion for supporting people with disability are encouraged to apply to put your skills towards our Day Program, supporting our clients in caring for chickens, sheep, guinea pigs and farming!
Key Responsibilities
- Provide active person-centred support
- Follow behaviour support plans
- Promote client goals through enjoyable activities
- Provide personal care
- Ensure safe manual handling and hoisting
Skills & Experience
- Confidence in providing Personal Care
- Previous experience or demonstrated passion for working with people with disability
- Unrestricted Australian driver’s licence
- First Aid and CPR certificates
- Ability to drive wheelchair and 12 seater vans
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including a National Criminal History Record Check and obtain an NDIS Clearance.
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.
Benefits
- Casual hourly rate from $40.26
- Opportunity to gain experience across a variety of programs
- Access to discounts on private health insurance, vehicle servicing, retail and more
- Do meaningful work in a company that champions diversity, inclusivity and equality
How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, please contact Lisa Hurd at ***********@lwb.org.au
Applications close at midnight on Wednesday the 14th of February, 2024
