AddressReporting to the Client Service Coordinator, the Lifestyle Support Worker provides practical support to people with a disability to live their chosen lifestyle, engaging in appropriate activities.
Also, this role will provide a range of supports including in-home support, learning and life skills development, community access, day and overnight respite/short-term accommodation, ensuring client dignity and self-worth is improved and maintained by such positive and meaningful interaction. This role requires flexibility availability to work across a 7-day roster and several shifts, including weekends, sleepover, and covering staff leave.
What do I need for the role?
- Qualification/s in Disability Services or Community Services or Aged Care; or relevant industry experience.
- Ability to support, empower and enable those with disabilities and their families to live quality lifestyles.
- Understanding of quality standards and general principles of service provision to people with disabilities and their families/carers.
- Demonstrated skills in effective verbal/written communication, and conflict resolution
- Current drivers’ licence and access to a private vehicle for business purposes.
- Access to extensive not-for-profit salary packaging options.
- Be part of a value driven organisation, with a culture of caring for others.
- Ongoing training and development to reach your full potential.
Carinity - Bunderra is based in Boonah near Carinity’s Community Centre – Fassifern. At Bunderra, we focus on building confidence, friendships, and a sense of community by providing social activities, support groups, skills training, personal care and respite.
See more here - https://carinity.org.au/our-services/disability/bunderra/
How do I apply?
Carinity is after motivated and enthusiastic candidates who are committed to working with Carinity to make a real difference! If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
To submit your application, click “Apply”, applications should include a brief cover letter and resume that addresses the Essential Competencies and Experiences. When clicking apply, you will be redirected to Carinity’s website, which will contain more information on Carinity and this position, including the Position Description.
For further information please contact Carinity - Bunderra on (07) 5302 1*** only during business hours.
Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
