Hosts for People with Disability and Older People

Job No: HH24
Location: Forest Lake, Ipswich, Cannon Hill, Bald Hills & Sunshine Coast

Seeking outstanding and supportive individuals, couples and families to become hosts in the following Areas:

  • Forest Lake / Ipswich
  • Cannon Hill / Southern Suburbs 
  • Bald Hills / Northern Suburbs
  • Sunshine Coast

Would you like the opportunity to welcome a person with a disability into your home and family?

Could you provide support within your home on a short or long term basis?

We have people with a range of ages needing a caring household to welcome them into their family home. The Host provides their support needs at home and in the community, as part of a broader support network.  Arrangements range from short weekend stays (respite), interim stays where someone is transitioning into their own home, or longer term.

You will have access to 24/7 support and training that is relevant to the person’s needs to successfully host someone in your home.  You may consider providing this service as a volunteer whereby a generous reimbursement is made for expenses or as a paid contractor for short term stays, with our guidance.

You do not necessarily need experience in disability support however if you have relevant experience, this would be highly regarded.

Requirements:

  • Car Insurance
  • Own vehicle
  • First Aid and CPR Certificates
  • Blue Card (Working with Children Card)
  • NDIS Disability Workers Screening Clearance / Yellow Card (or willing to obtain)
  • NDIS Orientation Module Certificate (or willing to obtain)
  • Driver's Licence
  • Able to provide a smoke free environment

To Apply:

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please send your resume with a cover letter that tells us about the following:

  • Your personality/hobbies/interests
  • Your home
  • Your community
  • Why you think you would be an outstanding and supportive host
  • Any relevant work or life experience

Applications without a cover letter addressing these points will not be considered.

If you have any queries about being a Host please contact Helen to discuss further, or email an expression of interest directly.

Email: hosthome@staffingoptions.com.au

Telephone: 3254 0131 M 0431 794 104

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About us

Staffing Options for Community Services is a highly reputable and long-standing Staffing Agency that has been operating since 1997. Guided by our core values, we offer a host of service options tailored to the needs and preferences of people with disabilities and the aged. Staffing Options is an Equal Opportunity employer. We aim to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, equitable and accessible for people from all backgrounds and represent the diverse communities we support.