Home & Community Assistant - QCSS. Casual - Rockhampton
Home & Community Assistant - QCSS. Casual - Rockhampton
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Job Description
About the Organisation
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose not for profit organisation of 8000 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 youre 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 clients individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
About the Role
You will provide personalised support to our QCSS (Queensland Community Support Scheme) clients within their homes in Rockhampton. You will be required to travel to support multiple clients each day (travel between clients will be reimbursed with .99 cents per kilometre travelled while you work back in your pocket).
This is a Casual opportunity with working hours available between 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday no evening or sleepover shifts. There is some flexibility for hours to be within school hours. This role will provide Domestic Assistance only with a view to provide further services in future including personal care and community supports. It is a great opportunity for someone who has recently completed their Certificate III to gain experience and start work in the industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Domestic assistance such as light cleaning and housework
- Assist clients to improve their independence 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)
- QLD Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
- Excellent organisational skills hygiene practices and problemsolving abilities
- An Australian Drivers Licence and reliable vehicle with minimum thirdparty insurance
- 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
- Casual hourly rate from $41.76 per hour Super .99 cents per kilometre travelled while you work
- Work independently whilst supported by a dedicated leadership team
- Simple and easy to use technology to record your timesheets and kilometres
- Supported career development with opportunities to learn and take on new challenges nationally
- Frameworks and policies in place providing you with clear guidelines and support
Successful candidates will be required to undertake relevant preemployment checks to ensure the safety of our clients. This includes a National Criminal History Record Check QLD Working with Children 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
Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.
Applications close at midnight on Monday the 16th of June 2025
Employment Type
Gig
