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