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The Opportunity
At UnitingCare Qld we believe that everyone deserves the freedom to live life their way. For us that means truly listening to peoples stories – where they have been, and more importantly where they want to go. We are passionate about the work we do and deliver services to thousands of people every day that assist them in reaching their own individual goals. We are currently looking for a Supported Living Facilitator to join our Team on a Part-time basis within Townsville.
As a Supported Living Facilitator (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.
This will include, but not limited to, activities such as overnight stays, getting out for a coffee or catch-up with friends, participating in a hobby or sporting activity, going on day trips or holidays, visiting medical appointments and any other support that may contribute to helping them achieve their goals while staying healthy, happy and safe.
This hands-on role will also require you to ensure the health and safety of our clients and team members are at the forefront of everything we do.
What you'll need
This opportunity calls for an outstanding communicator with an ability to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders including community members and organisations. We’re looking for someone who is values driven and passionate about contributing to and developing a safe environment that supports and engages our clients and their families.
To addition, you will possess the following:
- Able to work effectively with others in a team-oriented environment and provide excellent support to our clients and your co-workers
- Able to accomplish multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
- Model reliability and flexibility by being able to work varied hours and days to meet the needs of the client.
- Able to effectively communicate in verbal and written English
- Demonstrated experience within Disability, Aged and Community sector (always a bonus)
- An understanding of the application of the principles of family or self-governance, personal autonomy, choice and control and intentional safeguarding
- Demonstrated knowledge of NDIS Standards for auditing and safety purposes
- A current Positive Notice from Disability Services, willingness to undergo a “Working with Children Check” and a Suitability Card (Blue Card) prior to commencing employment.
- Driver’s License; and
- Current CPR and First Aid Certificate
- Completed the NDIS worker orientation module "Quality, Safety and you"
Supporting you to support others
Family and Disability Services is a respected industry leader and one of Queensland’s largest community service providers, with a wide range of services that provide support to vulnerable individuals, families and communities in metropolitan, regional and remote locations across the State. We’re proudly not-for-profit and offer you:
- Access to salary packaging & meal and entertainment benefits
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
- Employee assistance, health & wellness programs
- Values-based culture & rewards and recognition
- Ongoing learning & development
Ready to work together?
Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome 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 gender, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.
We know that when our people feel respected and valued, we empower them to share that within the communities we serve and to provide the very best care. We highly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
