Supported Living Facilitator (Disability Support Worker)
$43.23 per hour + Super + NFP Salary Packaging.
Employment Term : Casual
Location : Gold Coast
Supported Living Facilitator | Disability Services, NDIS
Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCare Queensland
At UnitingCare we are leaders in crisis response, protection of vulnerable people and children, financial resilience and family wellbeing. Our FaDS (Family and Disability Services) team works passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
As a Supported Living Facilitator, you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care about. Let’s make a meaningful difference, together!
Your part in our UnitingCare team
- Work in partnership with the person being supported, their family and informal support networks to attain the hopes and aspirations they have established for their lives.
- Provide support to people in their everyday living situations, including personal care as identified, emphasizing choice and enhancing quality of life.
- Participate in the development, implementation and review of individual plans focused on the life hopes and aspirations of people.
- Enable people to attain personal autonomy over their own lives and the services they receive.
- Recognise and uphold the right to respect, privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the person being supported and their family.
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.Flexible availability through the week with willingness to work weekends and sleepover shifts.Proficient communication in spoken and written English.Experience working in the Disability, Aged and Community sector is ideal but not essential; a positive attitude and willingness to learn are key.A current NDIS Worker Screening check and Blue Card – we can help you apply prior to employment.Open Driver’s License.Current CPR and First Aid Certificate required before you start.Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.
What makes a difference for you?
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.NFP Salary Packaging : Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme.Diversity and inclusive leave offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options for significant events.Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference.A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others.Joining our Disability Services team
You’ll be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family, the second-largest Queensland employer. We are a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands.
Child Safe, Child Friendly
UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organization and will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children, implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect, and appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it occurs.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position and aim to create long-term opportunities for First Nations peoples.
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