Supported Living Facilitator

Supported Living Facilitator | Disability Services, NDIS Employment Term: Casual Location: Ipswich Remuneration: $43.23 p/hr + Super + NFP Salary Packaging Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCare Queensland At UnitingCare we are leaders in crisis response, the protection of vulnerable people and children, financial resilience and family wellbeing. Our FaDS (Family and Disability Services) team work 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 so passionately 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, with an emphasis on choice, enhancing quality of life Participate in the development, implementation and review of individual plans that focus on the life hopes and aspirations of people Enable people to attain personal autonomy over their own lives and the services which 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 Being flexible (able to work varied hours and days) and reliable to meet the needs of the people we support Able to effectively communicate in spoken and written English Experience working in the Disability, Aged and Community sector is ideal but not essential – as long as you have positive attitude and a willingness to learn A current NDIS Worker Screening check and Blue Card – don’t worry if you don’t have one, as we can help you apply prior to employment Open Driver’s License Current CPR and First Aid Certificate (required before you start) 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 your 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, including everyday expenses, holidays, 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 (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural 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 Child Safe, Child Friendly provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur Diversity & Inclusion Our approach is simple– everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long‑term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. Safe workplace We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety. #J-18808-Ljbffr