Flexible Care Workers I Carer and Disability Services
Location: Wodonga
Status: Casual
Take the first step towards a fulfilling career with UMFC, where our vision is to ensure that "Every child and young person is cared for." Join us in focusing on the best interests of the children and young people we support.
Your path to impact starts here with UMFC as our newest Flexible Care Worker
About the Role
As a Flexible Care Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting children with disabilities through engaging social and recreational programs. Your contributions will help create inclusive environments that foster personal growth, safety, and community connection.
In this role, you will provide both in-home and community-based support, facilitate engaging group activities through the Interchange program to enhance participation and inclusion, and transport clients safely while ensuring a fun and supportive experience. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with families, allied health professionals, and program staff to create tailored support plans that foster personal growth, safety, and a sense of community.
About You
To be eligible for this role a Certificate III in Disability or Human Services, or and equivalent proven experience in a related field is required.
You will be a person who demonstrates effective communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse individuals while showcasing cultural sensitivity. Proficiency in managing client data, documentation, and compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) and risk management requirements is also required. Additionally, a dedication to promoting health and safety for oneself and others in the workplace is crucial.
Ready to Apply?
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Ruby Crawford at rcrawford@umfc.com.au. To request a copy of the position description, email peopleandculture@umfc.com.au
After submitting your resume, you will receive an email with a link to complete the screening questions. These must be completed for your application to progress.
Applications will be assessed upon receipt.
All employment with UMFC is subject to and conditional upon a satisfactory Police Check and relevant 'Employee' Working with Children's Check.
UMFC is a proud Child Safe and inclusive organisation. We welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, genders and identities.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse communities, individuals with disabilities, and people of all genders.
Join a team that reflects and celebrates the community we serve!
From humble beginnings in 1979, UMFC has grown into a vibrant and diverse organisation, with a primary purpose of supporting children, young people, families and individuals throughout the Victorian Ovens and Murray and NSW Southern Riverina regions.
Under the legal entity of Upper Murray Family Care Limited (branded as UMFC) we are an independent, non-government, community managed agency, offering a range of quality services that are responsive to the varying needs of communities extending from the cities of Albury/Wodonga, Wangaratta and Benalla, to townships throughout the Towong, Mansfield, Alpine and Indigo shires.
Our purpose is to supporting families and communities so that we hear the voices of children, young people, families and individuals to support them to heal, rebuild and lead meaningful lives.
