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Reference Number 32808
Position Title Activities Officer
Employment Type Permanent Part Time
Entity South West
Location Toowoomba Community Care
Enterprise agreement Care & Support Services - Support Employee Level 3
Roles Available 1
Hours per fortnight 76
Position Summary

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.

 

About us

For more than 60 years, Blue Care has supported individuals and families to live independently in their local community. As one of Queensland’s largest and most trusted aged care providers, we are passionate about supporting people to live life their way. Come join a dedicated and passionate team spanning 260 centres and 80 communities across the state.

 

About the role

Blue Care is currently looking for a part time Activities Officer to join our team located at our Toowoomba Community Care. Your role will be to develop informal activity programs and provide social and recreational programs to improve and maintain the quality of life of our residents.

 

To be successful in the role

You will need a Certificate III in Aged Care, a caring nature, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team. Experience delivering activity programs and coordinating volunteers would be desirable. Applicants must have sound knowledge of the effective use of digital technology and devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktop PCs.

 

What we can offer you

We offer leading rates of pay and conditions, as well as professional development opportunities, flexibility with hours, and the best salary packaging options in the industry that allow you to significantly increase your take home pay.  We can also offer you a dynamic workplace culture that encourages you to be creative and fun while contributing to Blue Care’s mission and strategic direction.

 

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference and progress your career while enjoying yourself along the way, we want to hear from you!

 

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

 

Applications close 20 February 2019.

 

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.

 

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.

 

Through our values UnitingCare 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.

Contact Person Debbie Rodgers
Contact Number 0432478178
Alternate Contact Person Samantha Jeffrey
Alternate Contact Number 0400939454
Closing Date 20/02/2019
Position Description Activities Officer (Residential) v1.doc
Application Guide click here to view