SIL Lifestyle Support Worker - Mackay
SIL Lifestyle Support Worker - Mackay
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Job Description
About the role
As a supported independent living lifestyle support worker you will play a vital role in supporting our recipients to live their best life - empowering individuals to build confidence work towards their goals and improve their mental wellbeing and connect with the community.
You work one-on-onein the homes and communities of our recipients to support them to live as independently as possible. selectability are currently seeking individuals who would be interested in working in supported independent living these shifts are predominately night shifts and may vary from time to time.
selectability are currently seeking individuals who would be interested in working predominantly night shifts. Balancing work and personal commitments can be a challenge whether you are pursuing further education or caring for loved ones during the day having the flexibility of working a night schedule can assist to support your lifestyle.
You may work with recipients in their homes to carry out activities like clean and organise prepare healthy meals or maintain a yard and generally make positive choices.A key part of the role is supporting recipients to improve their confidence accessing the community and engaging in activities that will help them achieve their goals. You will also provide transport to and from activities. It could be anything from shopping going to the gym attending social events and appointments to name a few activities!
About you
To be successful you must:
- have a positive attitude
- possess clear and effective communication skills
- demonstrate computer literacy and accuracy in record management
- experience working in a team environment
- exhibit an ability to problem solve
- be able to follow policies and procedures at all times
- be able to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and individuals
You will also need:
- a current minimum P1 C class Queensland drivers licence
- a currently registered roadworthy and fully comprehensive vehicle
- a current nationally recognised First Aid and CPR certificates (or the ability to obtain)
- a Positive Notice Working with Children (blue card) (or the ability to obtain)
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or the ability to obtain)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Quality Safety & You
About the offer & Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including:
- casual hourly rate of $32.88 - $44.59 super
- up to $15900 FBT salary packaging benefits
- 50% discounted training via our RTO
- flexible working arrangements
- access to fitness passport
- career pathways and opportunities for development
- employee assistance program offering confidential counselling support for employees
How to apply
If this sounds like you please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are the best person for this role.
If you would like more information please contact selectabilitys HR team onor by email
About us
selectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus of improvingmental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regionalQueensland.
We believe everyone has the right to access high-quality supports locally and have recently expanded our services to include child safety and residential aged care in the Lower Gulf.
If you would like to know more please visit our website.
Employment Type
Gig
