At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families with personal care, community engagement, and mental health needs.
- Company: Join a values-driven organisation making a real difference in North Queensland.
- Benefits: Starting salary from $92,286, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Diversity celebrated; all backgrounds encouraged to apply.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact while working flexibly across the beautiful Sunshine Coast.
- Qualifications: Degree in human services or community development with relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 92000 - 92000 $ per year.
- Family Support Worker – Sunshine Coast
- Sunshine Coast Tradern Australia International Care and Training Services
Benefits
- Starting salary from $92,286+ $5,000Location Allowance
- $2,500 p. a. Above Award Payment for hours worked
- Great NFP Salary Sacrifice options available to reduce your taxable salary by up to $15,900 p. a. with Eziway Salary Packaging
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave + 17.5% leave loading
- Birthday Leave + other Above Award Benefits
- Extensive support and investment in your Professional Development
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
- Relocation Assistance may be available to support your move to Mount Isa
- Join a supportive, values-driven organisation making a meaningful difference across North Queensland
Responsibilities
- Personal care – Supporting people to cook, shower, groom, take medication safely, move around their home, and more.
- Community & social engagement – Encouraging and joining clients as they participate in local activities.
- Supporting clients with behavioural & mental health needs – Working with effective Positive Behaviour Support Plans and Practitioners.
- Helping families with complex needs – Providing emotional and practical support.
- Flexible travel across Sunshine Coast – Bringing care where it's needed most.
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree-level qualifications in a relevant human services or community development field with at least 12 months' relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience
- Experience in a similar role using a strengths-based approach to early intervention and family support
- Experience and skills in undertaking safety and risk assessments with vulnerable families
- An understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and societies and contemporary issues impacting communities, and/or experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities
- A current open driver's licence
- The ability to meet relevant Working with Children and worker screening requirements
- Experience in community education, group work, community services and/or the not-for-profit or faith-based sector will also be highly regarded.
- Application Details
- Yellow Card or NDIS Worker Screening (or willing to obtain)
- Blue Card (or willing to obtain)
- First Aid & CPR (or willing to obtain)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module & COVID-19 Infection Control Certificate (free online)
- Positive attitude, passion, and physical fitness
- Driver's license & reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance
- Preferred (but not required)
- 2+ years of experience in disability support
- Experience with Restrictive Practices & PBSP
- Certificate III/IV in Individual Support, Allied Health, or Mental Health
- Studying or qualified in Allied Health (Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Psychology)
- Diversity and Inclusion
At Wellways, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute.
We warmly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with lived experience of mental health challenges or disability, people from multicultural backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTIQA+.
We recognise that diverse experiences and perspectives strengthen our workforce and the communities we support.
Family Support Worker in Sunshine Coast employer: Flourish Community Solutions Pty Ltd
Flourish Community Solutions Pty Ltd. is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of its employees and the communities they serve. With a strong emphasis on professional development, our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of foster and kinship carers. Located in Ipswich QLD, we offer flexible working arrangements and a commitment to trauma-informed care, ensuring that you can thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to a vital cause.
Contact Details:
Flourish Community Solutions Pty Ltd Recruitment Team
