Supported Living Facilitator

Supported Living Facilitator - Disability Services, NDIS - Annerley (Casual)

Remuneration: $32.87 to $43.23 p/hr (including casual loading) + Super + NFP Salary Packaging.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received; the role may close early if the right applicant is found.

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 and 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 they receive.
• Recognise and uphold the right to respect, privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the person being supported and their family.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A relevant industry qualification (e.g., Certificate 3 in Disability or Individual Support) is desirable.
• Experience working in the Disability, Aged or Community sector is ideal but not essential - a positive attitude and a willingness to learn are required.
• A current NDIS Worker Screening check and Blue Card (or in the process of obtaining).
• Current open driver's licence.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate (required before you start).
• Ability to work effectively with others in a team oriented environment and provide excellent support to clients and colleagues.
• Flexibility to work varied hours and days, and reliability to meet the needs of the people we support.
• Effective communication in spoken and written English.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements to support work life balance.
• NFP Salary Packaging - save tax and increase take home pay by packaging everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
• 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 of service, in addition to the government scheme.
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid).
• 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.

UnitingCare is committed to equal opportunity employment, promoting diversity and inclusion across all levels of the organisation.