Lifestyle Support Worker - Mackay

About the Lifestyle Support Worker role

Lifestyle Support Workers perform a rewarding role filled with variety! No two days are the same as you support consumers to work towards their own, unique goals. 

You may work with consumers in their homes to carry out activities like clean and organise, prepare healthy meals or maintain a yard and generally make positive choices. A key part of the role is supporting consumers to improve their confidence accessing the community and engaging in activities that will help them achieve their goals. You will also provide transport to and from activities. It could be anything from shopping, going to the gym, attending social events and appointments … to name a few activities! 

About the SIL Lifestyle Support Worker

As a Supported Independent Living Lifestyle Support Worker you will assist consumers with their with daily tasks and activities to build life skills and connect with the community.

We are looking for individuals who would be interested in working in Supported Independent Living these shifts vary with a combination of days, nights, evening shifts including sleepovers and weekends.

selectability are currently seeking individuals who would be interested in working predominantly night shifts in the supported independent living space. Balancing work and personal commitments can be a challenge, whether you are pursuing further education or caring for loved ones during the day, having the flexibility of working a night schedule can assist to support your lifestyle.

About you 

To be successful you must: 

• have a positive attitude 
• possess clear and effective communication skills 
• demonstrate computer literacy and accuracy in record management 
• experience working in a team environment 
• exhibit an ability to problem solve 
• be able to follow policies and procedures at all times 
• be able to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and individuals 

You will also need:

• a current minimum P1 "C" class Queensland drivers licence 
• a currently registered, roadworthy, and fully comprehensive insured vehicle
• a Positive Notice Working with Children (blue card) (or the ability to obtain prior to commencement)
• a current yellow card exemption or an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or the ability to obtain prior to commencement)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module 'Quality, Safety & You' completion certificate (visit https://training.ndiscommission.gov.au to access this free module). at completion of the course, you will be provided with a certificate of completion which you can forward to hr@selectability.com.au