Life Without Barriers considers that being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational requirement as outlined in section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act (1991) and permitted as a 'special measure' under section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and by articles 1(4) and 2(2) of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.
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About the Organisation
Enhance the lives of older Australians by joining the Life Without Barriers team. Guided by every clientÂ’s individual needs and interests, our personalised in-home Aged Care services focus on empowering every person to maintain their home comforts, health, and connections within their community.
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose 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. Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.
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
As a Support Worker, you will actively support the individual needs of elderly Australians who access our Community Care services on the Cassowary Coast, servicing from Tully to Innisfail and surrounding local areas. You will help our clients to continue living independently in their own homes.
This is a casual position with flexible hours available that can be between school hours if required. You will assist multiple clients throughout the day and be required to provide transport for clients, so a valid Australian Drivers Licence and willingness to travel between our clients homes is essential in this role.Â
Key Responsibilities
Skills & Experience
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including but not limited to a National Criminal History Record Check.
To be considered for and appointed to a position at Life Without Barriers, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a minimum of two (2) doses or hold a valid medical exemption certificate, in accordance with Life Without Barriers Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process.
Benefits
How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact Monica Saigi at recruitment@lwb.org.au
Applications close at midnight on Friday the 10th of May 2024 Â Â Â
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