Supported Living Facilatator

UnitingCare Queensland • Cleveland, OH

4d • $43

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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
• 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 Drivers License; and Current CPR and First Aid Certificate (required before you start)

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees