Anglicare’s Stafford Home and Community team provide support and services that enable our clients to maintain their independence - living happily and healthily within their own homes.
We have an opportunity for a permanent part-time Lifestyle Assistant to join our awesome team. We are offering approximately 60 hours per fortnight, 3 days per week (preferably mid week and Fridays) and shifts are 8am - 3:30pm. Pay Rates starts from $40.44 - $42.26/hr.
The Lifestyle Assistant’s primary responsibility is to assist with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of activities and lifestyle programs that enable clients to participate in a variety of experiences to improve their quality of life. We are looking for an individual who has:
- Proven background in planning, conducting, and evaluating activity and diversional therapy programs
- Confidence in driving a 10 seater bus/van, with strong knowledge of Metro North Brisbane and surrounding areas for client pickups and drop-offs
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with a variety of people including staff, management and clients in a professional and friendly manner
- Commitment to ongoing quality improvement and professional development of the service and yourself
- Dedication to working within the Aged Care, Community and Disability sectors to improve and enhance the lives of clients
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment and to manage your own workload
Mandatory qualifications/requirements:
- A Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (Highly desirable)
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- A current National Police Certificate OR NDIS Clearance/Yellow Card
- Current Driver Licence and your own reliable vehicle
Why you’ll love working with Anglicare Southern Queensland
- Voted Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brand in Aged Care seven consecutive years in a row.
- Know your role is making a real difference supporting Queenslanders in need.
- Value-driven organisation rooted in Love, Care, Hope & Humility.
- Flexible Working Environment and work from home possibilities.
- Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Reduce your taxable income by up to $18,550).
- Novated Lease – pay for your car and running costs with pre-tax dollars!
- Corporate Health Insurance Discounts with Bupa and Medibank.
- Benefits App – Discounts and cash back at retailers (Woollies, Big W, Myer & more!).
- Referral App – $1 for each time you share a job and up to $300 for a successful referral.
- Wellbeing App – Mental, Physical and Financial wellbeing support.
- A culture of recognition with our Annual People Awards.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program & Pastoral Care Support.
Interested? Apply online attaching your current resume and responding to the screening questions.
Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental ill health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing ongoing care and protection
Responsibilities
HAC Lifestyle + Social Worker
Qualifications
HAC Lifestyle + Social Worker
About Us
For over 150 years, Anglicare Southern Queensland has provided hope and compassion for individuals across every stage of life. Recognized as the most trusted brand in aged care and retirement villages for three consecutive years, our accolades include the prestigious Provider of the Year and Innovation in Service Award at the Aged and Community Services Australia Awards. This recognition is a testament to our dedicated team of 3,500 staff members who serve over 50,000 Queenslanders each year, making a tangible difference in the Queensland community.