• Child & Family Services
• Rockhampton and Gracemere locations
• Permanent Part Time

Own It – How we get the job done

In Rockhampton we are fortunate to assist a diverse range of young customers in our Out of Home Care Accommodation Services. These young people have a range of conditions including challenging behaviours, autism, attachment disorders, anxiety, depression, aggression, post-traumatic stress and disengagement. We are seeking Support Workers who are resilient and have a sound understanding of the importance of supporting children and young people in line our commitment to the Child Protection Act 1999.

As a Support Worker your responsibilities will include:

• Mentoring and skill development – guiding young people to develop independent living skills
• Being a positive role model and providing positive support in areas such as emotional behaviour, personal care and hygiene, transport, education, cooking and domestic duties
• Administering medication and adherence to support plans
• Completing clear, concise and factual handover notes and incident reports
• Managing complex and challenging behaviours
• Helping young people to engage with their local communities and culture through access to Community Participation Programs and recreational activities

Make It Matter – What you will bring to make a difference in other’s lives

• Hold or be working towards obtaining a qualification recognised by Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women. Please review the recognised Minimum Qualification Standards here
• Current driver’s license (mandatory requirement)
• Current Blue Card (or be willing to obtain)
• Current First Aid Certificate, HLTAID003
• Be willing to be available to work a 24/7 rotating roster which includes evenings, awake shifts, sleepovers and weekend shifts
• Experience supporting young people with a range of behavioural concerns and needs

Keep Calm & Be Happy - Benefits you will enjoy at Lifestyle Solutions

• Hourly rate based on SCHADS Award
• $2,000 + worth of paid training including Induction, TCI, CALM and Assist Clients with Medication plus ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Self-Organising Team based structure and inclusive culture. You will have autonomy and the opportunity to make decisions and implement your ideas to provide Better Service to the people we support
• We take COVID-19 seriously and provide PPE, regular information updates and practice the latest health advice
• Centralised rostering team to support your team and service
• Therapeutic & Behavioural support from a national team of clinicians to reduce harmful behaviour, develop customer social skills and mentor staff
• Crisis and incident support from a national 24/7 Incident Response team
• Reflective Practice training and ongoing practice support from Practice Development specialists

Respect – Who we are and why we do it

We’re people who care. Lifestyle Solutions provides services to people with a disability, young people and children in Out of Home Care, their families, and communities. Our customers receive services designed to meet their everyday needs and support them to achieve their goals. Our national workforce is committed to providing service that is reliable, responsive, flexible, friendly, empathetic, and caring.

We believe everyone is equal.

We stand for everyone in society having equal opportunity and equal respect. We do this by providing our customers access to quality services and dedicated people who make a real difference in their lives. We believe this is everyone’s fundamental right. You can learn more about us here.

Join Us – Next steps

All applications must be lodged online.

For all enquiries regarding this position, please contact Alan Field, Talent Professional, 0439 689 011

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period and reserve the right to close this advert prior to the advertised closing date.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are committed to diversity and inclusion in our organisation. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from under-represented communities and groups are strongly encouraged. We can provide adjustments to the recruitment process if required; please contact the Talent Professional on the number above to discuss how we can help.

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.