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Job Description
* Employment Term:Casual
* Location:Stagpole Street Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Unit
* Remuneration:$35.08 (Excludes Casual Allowance) 11.5 Super Penalties & Allowances
* Shifts:Vary between 2 4 days per week
Casual opportunity available for energetic passionate and highly capable Site Support Officer to join the team at our Stagpole Street Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Unit (SSDARU)
Pinangba is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islandergroup of services where family and belonging is at the heart of everything we do building astronger future together.
The Pinangba service of Stagpole Street Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Unit is based in Townsville. It is a place where we work together as a big family to provide care and residential alcohol and other drug rehabilitation services to our mob.
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Make a meaningful difference with BlueCare
Were looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.
An integral part of our bighearted BlueCare team as a Site Support Worker youll be encouraged to grow develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about.Lets make a meaningful difference together.
What makes a difference for you
With a Blue Nurses legacy dating back to 1953 BlueCare is one of Queenslands largest and most trusted notforprofit providers of community and inhome care residential aged care disability services and retirement living.
- Flexible work arrangements to support worklife balance
- 12 weeks paid parental leave in addition to the government scheme
- Access to salary packaging meal and entertainment benefits up to $15900 per year tax free as well as up to $2650 of your pretax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits
- A recognition and rewards platform providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers including everyday expenses holidays health insurance a wellbeing program and employee assistance program
- A positive and inclusive team based on respect shared standards strong values and a commitment to serving others
- Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself grow and make a meaningful difference
Your part in our Blue Care team
The core function of the Site Support Worker position is to ensure the safety of individuals and families who are receiving residential AOD rehabilitation treatment via shift work (after hours and weekends). This position works predominantly as a lone worker to undertake security checks of the perimeter and support safety of residents.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain site safety and security by undertaking perimeter checks hourly or as frequently as directed.
- Undertake an afternoon lockdown check of buildings and motor vehicles
- Monitor the service to ensure that clients and visitors are not bringing or using contraband onsite and are not attending site under the influence of and/or alcohol.
- Ensure clients are following the rules of the service and role model this behaviour
- Deescalate client disagreements or conflict (with support from oncall or management as necessary)
- Respond to emergency situations and call Ambulance Fire Police where necessary and with assistance from Manager and/or Oncall and documenting in Site Support Worker book or via email.
- Report to and/or consult with Manager or Oncall in relation to suspicions of onsite use issues or decisions in relation to all of the above accountabilities.
- Record observations and actions into Site Support Worker book and email to relevant team member.
- Provide practical support (transport centrelink and bank) as organised by Clinical Team.
- Answer the phone and take messages
- Assist clients with medication in compliance with medication assist procedures
- Undertake cleaning tasks eg (Frequent touch points Motor Vehicles Equipment Empty Bins sweep mop)
- Support planned diversionary and onsite activities
- Report Maintenance Issues
- Comply with all Pinangba and Uniting Care policies and procedures
- Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
- Undertake other duties as required/directed as service needs change or grow (consistent with the above and within the scope of the position/duties list and any applicable legal or industrial obligations).
What makes a difference for us
Essential:
- Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
- Current First Aid and CPR Qualifications or ability to acquire
- Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals families and communities
Sound computer skills ability to read and send emails operate online training modules
Sound written communication skills ability to record observations incidents and hazards
Ability to work shift work and weekends
Ability to maintain professional boundaries
Demonstrated ability to follow policy procedures and maintain confidentiality
Desirable:
- Cert III Community Services
BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family wed love you to be too
Joining the states largest network of aged care workers with its over 8000 strong bright team in blue youll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16500 staff and 9000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare Lifeline ARRCS The Wesley Hospital Buderim Private Hospital St Stephens Hospital and St Andrews War Memorial Hospital you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate inclusive and committed to the work we do helping people live life in all its fullness.
Start making a difference today
Our application process takes less than 15 minutes Click the APPLY button to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter. Our team are available to answer any questions you may have.
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 longterm 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.
Employment Type
Part-Time
