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.
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 make a difference in your local Deception Bay community by playing a crucial role in catering to the unique requirements of individuals utilising our Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS). Your mission is to employ a person-centred approach, helping clients to attain their goals and fulfil their support needs.
This is a casual position, where the successful candidate will have availability to work all day on Fridays. There is flexibility for working hours tailored to your lifestyle, catering to school hours if needed, other than on Fridays. All working hours are between the hours of 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. A willingness to travel is essential, as you will support multiple clients each day with travel up to 30 minutes between candidates homes. You will be reimbursed for your KM’s travelled while you work!
Key Responsibilities
Assist clients to improve their independence according to their identified needs and goals inclusive of:
In home supports:
- Domestic assistance such as light cleaning and housework
- Assistance with meal preparation
- Skill development
- Personal care
Community Connections supports:
- Social support
- Shopping assistance
- 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
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or similar) is required
- An Australian Driver’s Licence and ownership of a registered vehicle
- Excellent organisational skills, hygiene practices and problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships
- A current First Aid and CPR Certificate (must be obtained prior to employment)
Benefits
- Work independently whilst supported by a dedicated leadership team
- Simple and easy to use technology to record your timesheets and kilometres
- Frameworks and policies in place providing you with clear guidelines and support
- Casual hourly rate from $41.76 per hour + Super + .99 cents per kilometre travelled while you work
- Receive up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free through salary packaging benefits which means more money in your pocket
- Be paid for two full days to complete your induction
- Development and progression opportunities nationally
Successful candidates will be required to clear all state-based probity checks; This includes a National Criminal History Record Check, Blue Card and an Aged Care Statutory Declaration.
How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries, please contact Rianne Gifford at recruitment@lwb.org.au
Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday the 30th of March 2025