Lifestyle Assistant

Uniting Communities; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits up to $15,9

Meals & Entertainment Card $2,650

1 Week Paid Cultural Leave

1 Day Community Engagement Leave

Job summary

Uniting Communities is seeking a Casual Lifestyle Assistant to create engaging, meaningful activities for residents across social, cultural, and recreational wellbeing. You will plan, run and tailor programs that foster joy, connection, and independence.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with residents, families, volunteers, and staff, maintain records, and contribute to continuous improvement while ensuring activities are delivered safely and ethically within regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Lifestyle and Leisure is required.
• Experience in Lifestyle, Leisure, Recreation, or Aged Care is required.
• Experience participating in quality reviews or audits.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive, caring, resident-focused approach.
• Confidence in administration and record keeping.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships.
• Patience, empathy, and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver fun, meaningful lifestyle programs that celebrate each resident’s individuality.
• Support residents’ wellbeing socially, culturally, intellectually and emotionally while encouraging independence.
• Coordinate group activities, special events, outings, and community engagement opportunities.
• Tailor activities to meet individual interests, abilities and care requirements.
• Listen to feedback from residents, families and colleagues to improve programs.
• Update Lifestyle Care Plans and maintain accurate records supporting quality care.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, volunteers, and community partners.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and service reviews.
• Manage activity resources and equipment responsibly and creatively.
• Ensure all activities are delivered safely and in line with regulations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Empathy

Listening skills

Education

Certificate IV in Lifestyle and Leisure

Job description

Help Create Meaningful Moments Every Day

Are you passionate about bringing joy, connection, and purpose to people's lives? Do you love planning creative activities, building relationships, and making every day a little brighter?

At Uniting Communities, we're looking for a compassionate and energetic Lifestyle Assistant (casual) to help create engaging experiences that support the social, emotional, cultural, spiritual, and recreational wellbeing of our residents. If you enjoy thinking outside the box and making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

About Us

Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organization working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, overcome disadvantage and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services.

What You’ll Be Doing

No two days are the same in this rewarding role. You’ll:

• Create and deliver fun, meaningful lifestyle programs that celebrate each resident’s individuality.
• Support residents’ social, cultural, intellectual, and emotional wellbeing while encouraging independence.
• Coordinate group activities, special events, outings, and community engagement opportunities.
• Tailor activities to meet individual interests, abilities, and care requirements.
• Listen to feedback from residents, families, and colleagues to continuously improve programs.
• Update Lifestyle Care Plans and maintain accurate records that support quality care.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, volunteers, and community partners.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and service reviews to help us deliver exceptional experiences.
• Manage activity resources and equipment responsibly and creatively.
• Ensure all activities are delivered safely, ethically, and in line with relevant regulations.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about people and thrives in a team environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Certificate IV in Lifestyle and Leisure.
• Experience working within a Lifestyle, Leisure, Recreation, or Aged Care team.
• Experience participating in quality reviews or audits.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A positive, caring, and resident-focused approach.
• Confidence in administration and record keeping.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships.
• Patience, empathy, and excellent listening skills.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At Uniting Communities, we’re more than a workplace. We’re a diverse, values-driven organisation supporting more than 80,000 South Australians every year to live healthier, happier, and more connected lives.

What We Offer

• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 tax-free each year.
• Additional $2,650 Meals & Entertainment Card.
• 1 Week Paid Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
• 1 Day Community Engagement Leave to support a cause close to your heart.
• A welcoming, inclusive, and supportive team culture.
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact every single day.

Join Us

If you’re someone who loves bringing people together, creating memorable experiences, and helping others live life to the fullest, we’d love to meet you.

Uniting Communities is an equal opportunity employer committed to a safe, inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.