Careers

About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit 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.   

Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If you’re passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.

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

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of people with disabilities through lifestyle support. As part of a supportive team, you will help deliver high-quality services and achieve meaningful outcomes for service users in a positive and proactive environment.

In your role, you will provide one-on-one support to individuals with disabilities, both in their homes and within the community. Duties may include personal care, meal preparation, transport, and assisting with other daily living needs.

You will be supporting clients in the Waikiki and Haynes areas.

We are looking to fill the following two opportunities, shift times:

• Monday or Tuesday from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM and every second Friday from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

• Evenings on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day care

• Assist in building daily living skills

• Community access & transport (e.g., swimming activities, attending appointments, social events, outings etc.)
• Maintain & monitor person-centred plans
• Accurate documentation & progress note keeping

Skills & Experience

• Unrestricted Australian driver’s licence
• Certificate III in Community Welfare, Disability, or similar
• Current Provide First Aid Certificate

 At Life Without Barriers we consider gender a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, and so we ask that only Female applicants apply.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).

Benefits

• Opportunity to work for one of Australia’s largest social purpose organisations
• Make a difference in your community 

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 recruitment@lwb.org.au

Applications will be reviewed daily, apply without delay.