We are currently looking for a motivated person who is passionate about facilitating opportunities alongside people with disabilities to join our team as a Lead Practitioner - Supported Living on a Permanent-Part Time basis of 28hrs or more per week, Located in Townsville.

The Role:

The Lead Practitioner’s role is to deliver sustainable high quality support to people with a disability in both home and community life so that they can achieve personal goals and maintain socially valued roles, friendships and relationships, within the resources available to them. These resources include funding, family, informal supports and community resources.

This particular role has been created to mentor a small team of Supported Living Facilitators to assist a individual with a disability to achieve their personal goals & outcomes as well as collaborating with their informal supports and community networks. Some   community involvement may include attending local music events, shopping for her groceries, or trips to local clothing shops. This person also enjoys being with people, dogs, birds, music, dancing and developing social identity within the local community. This role plays a crucial part in exploring what other opportunities may be possible for this individual.

About You:

We are looking for a positive, energetic, enthusiastic person who has the skills and creativity to explore home & community opportunities with this individual and the team of Supported Living Facilitators. You will have excellent leadership capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders, along with excellent communication skills to assist you in building rapport with the person we support, their family and their support teams. In addition you will have experience with service delivery at an individual and group level.

Supplementing the above, you will have intermediate experience in Community Services or related field, systems experience (including MS Office and Care Management Systems) and a current Qld Driver Licence. You will also hold a current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and a positive notice for working with people with a disability (Yellow Card), or have the ability to apply for these.

About Us:

As one of the largest employers in the sector and the state, UnitingCare offers the opportunity to develop your skills with a values based organization where people are at the centre of everything we do.

UnitingCare offer a variety of benefits including values based work environment, discounted products and services, attractive salary packaging, career development and lifestyle benefits.

To Apply:

So don't hesitate! Take the next step in your career with UnitingCare Queensland and apply now by submitting your cover letter and resume!

For more information, please contact the details below. 

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.

At UnitingCare, we believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce to help us achieve the best outcomes for the communities in which we operate and serve. We highly encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.