Trainee Carer And Disability Services

Upper Murray Family Care (Umfc); Wodonga; On-site; AUD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging to maximise take-home

4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata) + 1 wk

On-the-job learning and study leave

Job summary

Upper Murray Family Care (UMFC) invites a Year 12 school leaver to join a 12-month traineeship in Wodonga, Victoria. You will complete a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) while working 38 hours per week and gaining hands-on experience in carer and disability services.

You will be supported by CaDS Practitioners and the Senior Team Leader, with on-the-job learning, study leave and opportunities to progress within a child-safe, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Year 12 school leaver who will undertake a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability).
• Willingness to complete the Cert III on the job during the traineeship.
• Computer literacy and ability to communicate effectively in writing and with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience across UMFC’s Support for Carers and Interchange programs.
• Assist staff with activities, group work, individual support and administration.
• Develop a broad skill set while supporting program delivery and events on a trainee basis.
• Undertake a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability).

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Year 12 completion

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Description

Location

Wodonga, Victoria

Classification

Social, Community Home Care and Disability Services Award, Traineeship School Leaver

Employment type

12-month fixed-term contract, Full-Time

• Salary of $34,463 plus 12% Superannuation and Salary Packaging to maximise your take-home pay
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata) plus 1 week Health and Wellbeing leave (pro-rata)
• On-the-job learning and study leave support

Do you have a passion for helping people and want to gain a qualification while you learn on the job?

Upper Murray Family Care (UMFC), in partnership with our Carer and Disability Services (CaDS), is offering a Traineeship for a Year 12 school leaver who is willing and enthusiastic to complete a Certificate III in Individual Support. This will be a 12-month fixed-term contract, working 38 hours per week, including time to attend the relevant Registered Training Organisation to complete face to face study where relevant.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Year 12 school leaver wanting a gap year while achieving a nationally recognised qualification and on-the-job training.

About Us

UMFC is one of North-East Victoria and Southern NSW's leading regional support services for children, young people and families. For more than 45 years, we have been helping people across these regions. The Carer and Disability Service (CaDS), including Interchange, Support for Carers and Volunteer Programs, provide a broad range of services designed to strengthen the capabilities of individuals and families. These programs support people with disability as well as those caring for individuals who may be frail, aged, living with dementia, managing a chronic health condition, disability or other complex support needs.

About the Role

Under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Team Leader and CaDS Practitioners, you will:

• Gain experience across our Support for Carers and Interchange programs
• Assist staff with a variety of activities, including group work, individual support and administration
• Develop a broad skill set while supporting the implementation of programs and events and developing practical skills in providing direct client support under supervision and guidance.
• Undertake a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate that you are willing to:

• Undertake the study requirements of a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
• Develop knowledge and understanding of the experiences of people in caring roles, living with a disability or living with complex support needs
• Work as part of a team and actively contribute
• Apply effective communication skills, including computer literacy, the ability to communicate respectfully and effectively verbally and in writing and be willing to develop skills in case note writing, reporting and planning.
• Bring enthusiasm and passion to contribute towards UMFC’s vision for our communities that every child and young person is cared for.

A Child Safe, Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

UMFC is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to child safety. We want children to be safe, happy, and empowered. We support and respect all children as well as our staff and volunteers. We are committed to the safety, participation, and empowerment of all children.

We celebrate diversity and recognise that every person brings unique strengths, perspectives and experiences. We are committed to fostering a culturally safe, inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone can thrive.

We warmly welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people and individuals from all backgrounds and experiences.

As an organisation that works alongside diverse communities, we value a workforce that reflects the people we serve and are committed to ensuring equitable opportunities for all.

Company Overview

Upper Murray Family Care (UMFC) beckons you to join a warm, supportive, and culturally safe working environment where your expertise can make a real impact. Every day, we all lean into our values - unwavering integrity, considered empathy, determined advocacy, passionately optimistic, bravely collaborative. UMFC is a committed Child Safe organisation. UMFC is also committed to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion - whether this is within our workforce or through our work with clients and communities.