About the role
Join our team as a lifestyle support worker in this casual FIFO position, flying out from Townsville to beautiful Palm Island with a commitment to being onsite three nights/ and four days per week. You'll provide one-on-one support in the homes and communities of our recipients, helping them live as independently as possible.
You may work with recipient 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 recipient 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 you
To be successful you must:
- willingness to travel
- 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
Role requirements
- a current minimum P1 "C" class Queensland drivers licence
- current First Aid and CPR certificates (or the ability to obtain)
- a Positive Notice Working with Children (blue card) (or the ability to obtain)
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or the ability to obtain)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module 'Quality, Safety & You'
About the offer
We offer a range of benefits including:
- casual hourly rate of $34.44+ super
- meal allowance provided
- free accommodation provided and all travel costs covered
- up to $15,900 FBT salary packaging benefits
- access to fitness passport
- flexible working arrangements
- career pathways and opportunities for development
- employee assistance program offering confidential counselling support for employees
About us
selectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus of improvingmental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regionalQueensland.
We believe everyone has the right to access high-quality supports locally and have recently expanded our services to include child safety, and residential aged care in the Lower Gulf.
selectability is committed to creating safe environments where young people feel protected, respected and heard. The successful applicant will be responsible for quality service delivery to young people, recipients, older persons, families, and the community within selectability.
We value lived experience, cultural knowledge and diversity within our workforce as part of strengthening safe and inclusive practice.
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
Lifestyle Support Worker - FIFO - Palm Island employer: selectability Careers
Selectability is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of at-risk youth through its BikeShed Program in Burdekin. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we offer competitive pay, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive support services, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that prioritises professional growth and development. Join us in our mission to empower young people while enjoying the benefits of salary packaging and access to fitness programs, all within a supportive and community-oriented environment.
