Casual Social Educator - Empower Disabled Lives

The Housing Connection; Australia; Remote; AUD 52,000 - 55,000; Part time

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Job summary

The Housing Connection is hiring Casual Social Educators in Australia to work with people with disabilities, offering flexible hours including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and sleepovers. This casual role may lead to full-time opportunities for the right candidates, with duties that support clients to live more independently and engage in meaningful activities.

Applicants should have 2-3 years of relevant experience, be willing to perform shift work including sleepovers, and hold

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in providing support to people with disabilities, including complex needs.
• Ability to carry out shift work, potentially including sleepovers.
• Enthusiastic and creative with a strong commitment to social justice and encouraging people with a disability to follow their dreams, aspirations and goals.
• Relevant qualifications include Social Work, Psychology, Certification in disability support. Open to fresh graduates from university and student placements.
• Someone who speaks French or Portuguese is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with day-to-day activities, including personal care;
• Fostering friendships and building informal networks within their communities;
• Drop-in support at people's homes;
• Going out and about with clients in their local communities;
• Promoting meaningful experiences and enhancing valued roles;
• Participating in team meetings, reporting on client progress as required.

Skills

Disability support

Shift work

Team collaboration

Education

Social Work

Psychology

Disability support certification

Job description

The Housing Connection is hiring Casual Social Educators in Australia to work with people with disabilities, offering flexible hours including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and sleepovers. This casual role may lead to full-time opportunities for the right candidates, with duties that support clients to live more independently and engage in meaningful activities.

Applicants should have 2-3 years of relevant experience, be willing to perform shift work including sleepovers, and hold