AddressPosition Title Supported Living Facilitator (Disability Support Worker)
Internal Only This position is open to employees of UnitingCare Community/UnitingCare Queensland only
Employment Type Permanent Part Time
Directorate Disability Services
Location Beenleigh,
Caboolture,
Cairns,
Gold Coast,
Brisbane South,
Ipswich,
Rockhampton & Capricorn Coast,
Townsville,
Toowoomba & Darling Downs,
Hervey Bay,
Moreton Bay,
Maryborough,
Sunshine Coast
Award
Schedule
Position Summary
Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCare Community
We’re looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.
We are seeking Disability Support Workers for our clients based across various locations across Queensland. As an integral part of our Disabilities Services team, you’ll be supported to grow, and develop your own skills while helping our clients with day-to-day tasks and achieving their goals.
As a Disability Support Worker, you will be balancing your commitment to actively work in partnership with individuals and their families while helping the people we support, in their own homes or within group care.
The work is varied, interesting and fulfilling. This may include, helping someone to get-up, have a shower and breakfast and then head out to an appointment; or assisting someone to catch-up with friends for coffee, or engaging in favourite hobby, sport or a day out.
What makes a difference for us?- Able to work effectively with others in a team-oriented environment and provide excellent support to clients and co-workers
- Being flexible (able to work varied hours and days) and reliable to meet the needs of the people we support
- Able to effectively communicate in spoken and written English
- Experience working in the Disability, Aged and Community sector is ideal but not essential – as long as you have positive attitude and a willingness to learn
- A current NDIS Worker Screening check and Blue Card – don’t worry if you don’t have one, as we can help you apply prior to employment
- Open Drivers License; and
- Current CPR and First Aid Certificate (required before you start)
Child safe, Child friendly
UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:
- provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children
- implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services
- appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our approach is simple– everybody iswelcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values.We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
Safe workplace
We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.
Vaccination
All employees are required to comply with statutory and Government requirements andUnitingCare'sCOVID-19 vaccination requirements policy.The successful applicant must be able to provide a Covid-19 Certificate before commencing employment.
Contact Person Kathy Rayner
Contact Number 0448 174 ***
Closing Date Open Ended
Position Description and/or
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