We are on the search for additional casual members to join our Lifestyle Facilitator (Disability support worker) team to work with our clients in Mackay.

As a Lifestyle Facilitator, no day is the same. You will be assisting our clients both adults and children to live their best and most independent life as possible. You will be helping to achieve their own personal goals this will mean providing support in areas of daily living, social support, and personal care (including showering and toileting).

The successful applicant will:

Possess a genuine passion for working with people

Be reliable, flexible, and committed to assisting people to achieve their goals and live their best life.

Have good availability and flexibility with rostering.

Maintain exceptional professional standards of care and support

Have own vehicle with full comprehensive insurance and willing to use for client transport.

Shifts available 24/7 both in Supported Independent Living and in the Community.

Key Selection Criteria

Certificate IV in Disability, Individual Support or Mental Health.

Experience supporting people who may display challenging behaviour.

Experience supporting people who have mental health support needs.

Experience supporting people who have Dementia.

Demonstrated exceptional communication skills and ability to be able to complete records and documentation accurately.

Be able to follow instructions and follow policies and procedures effectively.

Willingness to work as part of a team and at times, independently.

Sound Knowledge of the NDIS practice standards.

Current First Aid and CPR certificates

Current NDIS Worker Screening (yellow card) and Working with children Check (blue card) - or willingness to obtain.

Completed free NDIS orientation modules -

“Quality safety and you” https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/workers/worker-training-modules-and-resources/worker-orientation-module

“Supporting safe and enjoyable meals” https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/workers/worker-training-modules-and-resources/supporting-safe-and-enjoyable-meals

Salary packaging and extensive face to face and online training available offered by Spinal Life Australia and National Disability Services.

If you are seeking a challenging yet highly rewarding career, please apply via Seek or forward your resume and cover letter to our HR Team at [email protected].

Your cover letter should outline your experience in supporting people with a disability, how you meet the key selection criteria as well as your current availability including days, times and/or amount of hours per week you are seeking. We will be in contact should you be considered a suitable match for our client's needs. Please include the requested documents otherwise your application will not be considered.

Due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for interview will be contacted previous applicants need not apply.

If you would like to discuss any of the positions available, please do not hesitate to contact at [email protected]