Imagine a job with meaning, one that resonates with your inner values.  Be rewarded for your effort with ongoing training & development and the opportunity to make a difference every day. Come do some good with us.

There are many reasons why you would want to work with Blue Care. Blue Care is one of Australia’s leading providers of residential aged and community care, and retirement living. Supporting people to remain as independent as possible is our passion. Our network of 260 centres across Queensland supports the care choices of older people, people with a disability and others in need.

We are not-for-profit; part of UnitingCare Queensland (UCQ) and founded on core values with an overwhelming sense of obligation to make a difference in our community. As a leader in health and community services, our strategic plan continues a commitment to person centred care and services that enable people to have the best lives possible, whatever their circumstances.

Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre is after a Carer Support Officer to join our team located in Toowoomba for a fixed term period until June 2018. CRCC supports Carers in there caring roles and is a federally funded program under the Department of Social services. As a Carer support you will be providing information and advice to carers regarding services, organise short term and emergency respite and develop and maintain links with relevant service providers.

You will need a relevent tertiary qualification in Social Welfare, Human Services or a health related field, experience in mental health or community care and a current driver’s license. Experience implementing and evaluating care/respite services would be advantageous. Your strong interpersonal and written communication skills, as well as demonstration of commitment to ongoing education and training will make you a great candidate. Demonstrated experience working in a multi-disciplinary team is essential.

We encourage our team to be creative and enjoy themselves while contributing to our success. Come join one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia. On offer is a range of fantastic discounts and benefits, including flexible working hours and salary packaging options which allows you to pay for your general living expenses tax-free.

If the above is what you’re after, we’d love to hear from you.

Submitting your application is easy, click on the ‘apply’ button and follow the prompts.

Applications close 25 August 2017.

Agency applications will not be considered.

Our process includes undergoing a Federal Police check and some positions will require you to complete an online medical assessment. We pay for both of these and it’s an easy process. You also need full working rights for Australia.

Through our values UCQ are proud of our teams diversity, we believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce to help us achieve the best outcomes for the communities in which we operate and  serve. We highly encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.

Blue Care is committed to being an Elder and Child Safe, Elder and Child Friendly organisation by providing safe and nurturing services, preventing and immediately addressing abuse and neglect if it does occur.