Support Worker

Job No: GDQ22
Location: Bald Hills

Support Worker

A rewarding opportunity exists for experienced Support Workers to join our Client Services team at Guide Dogs Queensland, based at our head office in Bald Hills.

These casual roles are instrumental in delivering person-centered life-skills, recreation, community access and potentially in-home support to Guide Dogs Queensland clients. These positions require availability to work in the afternoons and overnight.

Reporting to the Pathways Practice Leader, this position is also responsible for:

  • Report writing which includes gathering and presenting client feedback.
  • Assist funded clients with activities in and around their home and in the community.
  • Provide support to programs and activities delivered onsite.
  • Provide supervision and support for adults, young people and children whilst residing at Guide Dogs Queensland.
  • Provide support and assistance with meal preparation and orientation to the environment.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

  • Availability to work afternoons and overnights
  • A current First Aid certificate
  • An open driver’s license
  • Certificate IV in Disability or equivalent qualification/experience.
  • Previous work experience working with people with disabilities or vision impairment is highly desirable.
  • Well-developed communication skills

About Us

Guide Dogs Queensland is a leading provider of services to Queenslanders living with no or low vision. Voted one of Australia’s most trusted charities, and with thanks to the ongoing support of the community, we are able to help people with low or no vision reach their goals and experience everything life has to offer. Our services are all tailored to ensure blind and vision impaired Queenslanders can fulfil their potential and live life the way they choose.

We offer our team:

  • Roles which challenge and reward you whilst allowing you to grow your skill set.
  • A rewarding career where you have the chance to make a real difference to the lives of Queenslanders living with low or no vision.
  • Great location, beautiful campus and dogs in the workplace.
  • Close to public transport and free onsite parking.
  • Great team culture.
  • GDQ is committed to building a highly skilled workforce, assisted by a dedicated leadership team. We support our staff with learning and development opportunities, an employee benefits program and progressive workforce management strategies.

To view our position description, please click here.

How to Apply

Please complete the application form below and submit your covering letter explaining why you would be suitable to the role (no more than 2 pages) and a copy of your Resume/CV.

Applications close Friday, 14 August 2020.

 

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Our teams are some of the most talented and experienced in their fields, who work with passion and care to make a real difference to the lives of many. We are a community of thinkers, doers, innovators and dog lovers with ideas that get tails wagging.

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