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 Queensland. 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.

Blue Care is after a Senior Care Worker to join the team located at our Maroochy Community Care. Your role will be to support and provide leadership to Personal Carers in the delivery of quality care based on clients’ needs that promotes quality of life, and enhances the ability of individuals to maintain their independence and remain within their homes in the community. You will assess or ensure the assessment of new client admissions, develop and review client care plans, ensure appropriate staff are allocated to clients based on assessed needs and assist in the recruitment and development of personal care staff.

So you can succeed in this role you will need a Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care or Disabilities, current First Aid and CPR Certificates, a current QLD driver’s license, roadworthy vehicle and an understanding of person centred, community based care. Intermediate Microsoft Office skills are also required and we would welcome strong leadership, planning, interpersonal and communication skills.

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 12 July 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.

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.

Through our values, Blue Care is proud of our team diversity. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.