**Job no**: 504952
**Employment type**: Part Time
**Location**: Brisbane, Gold Coast
**Categories**: Disability
At Life Without Barriers we consider gender a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, and so we ask that** only Female applicants apply.**
**About the Organisation**
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 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 you're 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 client's 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 Redlands Shire. You will be required to travel throughout the Shire 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 Permanent Part Time opportunity with up to 20 hours available, working hours will be between 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, no evening or sleepover shifts. There is some flexibility for hours to be within school hours. We are needing availability Monday to Friday to ensure we can meet the needs of our clients.
**Key Responsibilities**
Assist clients to improve their independence according to their identified needs and goals inclusive of:
In home supports:
- Domestic assistance such as light cleaning and housework
- Personal care
- Assistance with meal preparation
- Skill development
Community Connections supports:
- Social support & linking
- Shopping assistance
- Assist clients to improve their independence in 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 problem-solving abilities
- An Australian Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle with minimum third-party 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**
- Part Time hourly rate from $33.41 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
**How to Apply**
**Applications close at midnight on Tuesday the 20**th** of May 2025**
**Advertised**: 23 Apr 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 20 May 2025 23:55 E. Australia Standard Time