• Permanent part time position (38 hours per fortnight)

About the opportunity

The Home and Community Care Program For Younger People (HACC PYP) supports younger people with disabilities or medical/health conditions, and their respective carers to live as independently as possible in their own homes. Younger people are defined as people under 65 years, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged under 50 years. The Program assists with a range of daily activities including personal care, dressing, preparing meals, house cleaning, property maintenance, community access and using public transport.

As a Home Maintenance Worker, you will assist with various home and garden maintenance tasks which help clients of the HACC PYP Program to maintain a safe, habitable and healthy home environment. The Worker will assist with minor home repairs, modifications and the installation of mobility aid equipment to improve the client’s capacity to remain living independently at home.

About you

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having:

• A relevant professional trade qualification/certificate (desirable but not essential)
• Previous experience in the provision of general exterior and interior home and garden repairs, maintenance and modifications
• Ability to review and interpret occupational therapy drawings
• Ability to plan and prioritise work relating to home maintenance
• Proven ability to work independently and also as part of a collaborative team

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How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through and conducting interviews prior to applications closing. Please send your application through as a priority as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you have any questions about the opportunity, please contact Shani Ross – Team Leader Home & Community Care Program For Younger People on 03 9051 2661.

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.