About UnitingCare

People Helping People.  It’s at the heart of everything we do. As the health and community service provider of the Uniting Church we’ve supported people across Queensland for over 100 years. And while each of our 400 locations offers unique challenges and rewards, our 17,000 staff and 9,000 volunteers are all united by a single goal – to help improve the lives of people in communities across Queensland.

Our vision for 2030 is to become Australia’s most trusted and respected health and community services provider, delivering exceptional values-based care in every corner of the community, and globally recognised as a leading light in care model innovation. 

UnitingCare Communities provides direct support to people with a disability in order to foster inclusion into communities of choice; maximise independence, develop and maintain social networks and assist people to make and implement informed choices about their lives.

We invite you to be part of our exciting journey!

The Opportunity:

We’re seeking passionate team members to exceed in the delivery of high-quality support, helping to ensure people with a disability are able to achieve their goals and maintain socially valued roles, friendships and relationships.

As a Supported Living Facilitator (Disability Support Worker), you will be balancing your commitment to actively work in partnership with individuals and their families while helping the people we support, in their own homes or within group care.

 This will include, but not limited to, activities such as overnight stays, getting out for a coffee or catch-up with friends, participating in a hobby or sporting activity, going on day trips or holidays, visiting medical appointments and any other support that may contribute to helping them achieve their goals while staying healthy, happy and safe.

This hands-on role will also require you to ensure the health and safety of our clients and team members are at the forefront of everything we do. 

About you:

This opportunity calls for an outstanding communicator with an ability to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders including community members and organisations. We’re looking for someone who is values driven and passionate about contributing to and developing a safe environment that supports and engages our clients and their families.  

To addition, you will possess the following:

• Able to work effectively with others in a team-oriented environment and provide excellent support to our clients and your co-workers
• Able to accomplish multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
• Model reliability and flexibility by being able to work varied hours and days to meet the needs of the client.
• Able to effectively communicate in verbal and written English
• Demonstrated experience within Disability, Aged and Community sector (always a bonus)
• An understanding of the application of the principles of family or self-governance, personal autonomy, choice and control and intentional safeguarding
• Demonstrated knowledge of NDIS Standards for auditing and safety purposes
• Completed the NDIS worker orientation module "Quality, Safety and you"
• A current Positive Notice from Disability Services, willingness to undergo a “Working with Children Check” and a Suitability Card (Blue Card) prior to commencing employment.
• Driver’s License; and
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate

As one of the largest employers in Queensland, UnitingCare offers the opportunity to develop your skills within a value-based organisation 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.

We are proud of our team’s diversity and highly encourage applications from people with a disability and those who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.

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.