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We are seeking interest in the position of Community Access and Homespace Worker at Community Living Program.
Community Living Program works alongside people with intellectual and cognitive disabilities to build their capacity to work towards their hopes, dreams and goals.
We work alongside individuals and significant people in their lives inclusive of families, friends and other formal supports. We provide holistic individual casework; facilitate social and capacity building groups; and engage in projects and community work.
We value relationship-based, trauma-informed, capacity building developmental and disability informed practice.
Community Access and Homespace Worker
Benefits of working in the Community Living Program:
▪ Variety of individual, group, and project work opportunities supporting people to achieve individual and collective goals for change.
▪ Diverse practice and skill development opportunities. CLP supports young and older adults with diverse needs and lived experiences.
▪ Receive day to day practice support and regular formal supervision by a qualified and experienced Social Worker (weekly for the first 3 months moving to monthly after).
▪ Attend weekly team meetings for case reflections and team development
▪ Comprehensive induction and internal training sessions
▪ Mobile Phone & Laptop
▪ Not for profit salary packaging
Further information:
▪ Appointment to the position of CAHS Worker will be subject to a Blue Card ‘Working with Children Check’ and ‘NDIS Worker Screening Clearance’
▪ Prior to start date, the successful candidate must have blue card and NDIS Worker Clearance Card and provide a certificate to demonstrate completion of NDIS Worker Orientation Module “Quality, Safety and You”.
To apply for the position of CLP CAHS Worker please submit the following documents:
1. Curriculum Vitae. Please include name, position and contact details of 2 referees who can comment on your work.
2. Cover letter (maximum of three pages) answering the questions below. Please provide examples of your work experience.
Applications with no response to the questions below will not be considered.
Q1: Outline your experience working alongside people with an intellectual or cognitive disability? Or other support work experience you have.
Q2: How do you operate as a member of a team, including any teams and stakeholder groups you are a member of?
Q3: Please read the attached CLP Practice Framework and outline how you might approach supporting people to build resources, relationships, knowledge and decision-making. (please use practice examples where relevant)
Q4: Please confirm you have a relevant qualification (e.g. certificate or diploma in community work, bachelor of social work or human services) a current Blue Card, a NDIS Worker Screening Card and a driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle for occasional work purposes.
Please forward applications in writing to:
ATTN: Sarah MacDonald, CLP Team Leader
Community Living Association is committed to creating inclusive and safe workplaces.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse backgrounds.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Please apply at your earliest convenience. If you would like further information about the role, we welcome your enquiry. Please contact Sarah MacDonald on 3266 5633.
Please find attached an application kit containing the following documentation:
▪ Role Description (Community Access & Homespace Worker)
▪ Trauma, Vicarious Trauma, Burnout and Self Care Policy and Procedure
▪ CLP Service & Practice Frameworks
Feel free to contact [email protected] / 1800 630 124.
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