Lifestyle Support Worker - FIFO - Palm Island
Join our team as a lifestyle support worker in this casual FIFO position, flying out from Townsville to beautiful Palm Island with a commitment to being onsite three nights and four days per week. You'll provide one-on-one support in the homes and communities of our recipients, helping them live as independently as possible.
You may work with recipients in their homes to carry out activities like cleaning and organizing, preparing healthy meals, maintaining a yard, and encouraging positive choices. A key part of the role is supporting recipients to improve their confidence in accessing the community and engaging in activities that will help them achieve their goals. You will also provide transport to and from activities, which could include shopping, going to the gym, attending social events, and appointments.
About you
To be successful, you must:
* Be willing to travel
* Have a positive attitude
* Possess clear and effective communication skills
* Demonstrate computer literacy and accuracy in record management
* Have experience working in a team environment
* Exhibit problem-solving abilities
* 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 driver's license
* Current 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:
* A casual hourly rate of $31.76 to $43.08 plus superannuation
* Meal allowance provided
* Free accommodation and all travel costs covered
* Up to $15,900 FBT salary packaging benefits
* 50% discounted training via our RTO
* Flexible working arrangements
* 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, experience, and why you are the best fit for this role.
Selectability is a not-for-profit charity focused on improving mental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regional Queensland. We have recently expanded our services to include child safety and residential aged care in the Lower Gulf.
If you would like to learn more, please visit our website.
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