Support Worker Queensland Community Support Scheme. Casual - Cairns

About the Organisation

Enhance the lives of older Australians by joining the Life Without Barriers team. Guided by every client’s individual needs and interests, our personalised in-home Aged Care services focus on empowering every person to maintain their home comforts, health, and connections within their community.

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

Join our team and play a crucial role in catering to the unique requirements of individuals utilising our Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS) services in Cairns and surrounding local suburbs. Your mission is to employ a person-centred approach, helping clients to attain their goals and fulfill their support needs. This Casual position offers flexible working hours tailored to your lifestyle, including options during school hours if needed. Make a difference in your local Community. The ideal candidate will be willing to do all aspects of support along with a willingness to travel within Cairns and to Northern Suburbs, Yorkeys beach & Kewarra Beach.

Key Responsibilities

Assist clients to improve their independence according to their identified needs and goals inclusive of:

In home supports:

• Light cleaning and housework
• Personal care
• Assistance with meal preparation
• Skill development

Community Connections supports:

• Social support
• Shopping assistance
• Social linking
• Assist clients to improve their independence in according to their identified needs and goals
• Establish a rapport and collaborate effectively with clients and their family

Skills & Experience

• An unrestricted Australian Driver’s Licence, and a reliable vehicle with comprehensive car insurance
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or similar) is required
• A current First Aid Certificate
• Excellent organisational skills, hygiene practices and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships

Benefits

• Meaningful work opportunity at one of Australia's leading Social Purpose Organisations
• Casual hourly rate from $40.26 plus Super
• No weekend or evening work required, all hours are Monday to Friday
• Get reimbursed per kilometre travelled while you work
• Receive up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free through salary packaging benefits
• Access to discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, cinemas, restaurants and more

Successful candidates will be required to clear all state-based probity checks; including but not limited to a National Criminal History Record Check.

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.

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, contact Monica Saigi at recruitment@lwb.org.au

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday the 27th of March 2024  

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.