Supported Living Facilitator

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Supported Living Facilitator| Disability Services, QCS S Employment Term : Casual (approx 13.5 hours/fortnight) Location: Airlie Beach Remuneration: $43.23 p/hr + S uper + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay) Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found. 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 Fa cilita tor, you'll be encourage d to gr ow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionate ly ab out . Let's make a meaningful difference, together! Your part in our UnitingCare team You'll provide care to your clients living in the community, supporting their independence and improving their quality of life. With no two days ever the same, you'll spend your time on the road completing your scheduled visits, interacting one-on-one with clients and their loved ones within their homes completing activities that include: In home personal care, daily living assistance including showering, personal hygiene, meal preparation, house cleaning, laundry & ironing Must be available to drive between clients with your own vehicle Providing care in accordance with their individualised Care Plan Supporting with community based recreational and social activities Transportation and assistance with shopping and appointments What makes a difference for us ? Availability Tuesday (weekly) & Friday (fortnightly) Able to work effectively with others in a team-oriented environment and provide excellent support to clients and co-workers 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 Current CPR and First Aid Certificate ( required before you start) Open Drivers License and access to vehicle Car Insurance that is in your name 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. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: Salary Packaging Explained 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 We'd love you to be part of our UnitingCare family Joining our FaDS, team, you'll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we're a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen's Hospital, and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years. Child safe, Child friendly UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: 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 our 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 sa