Community Worker

VeiraMal Consulting; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 75.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Superannuation

Zusammenfassung

VeiraMal Consulting is seeking an experienced Community Worker to join our client’s Disability Support Services in Docklands Drive, Melbourne. You will deliver personal and social care, support residents to achieve goals, and maintain care plans in line with NDIS standards.

Role requires strong communication, documentation, and the ability to supervise staff, with liaison to families and health professionals.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in community services, disability support, or residential care.

Aufgaben

• Provide personal and social care support to residents and participants in accordance with individual care plans.
• Support participants to achieve their individual life goals, recovery outcomes, and independence.
• Assist in the development and regular review of Personal Care Plans, including recovery-focused goals.
• Assess participant needs and identify appropriate community resources relating to health, welfare, housing, employment, and training services.
• Facilitate access to community services and external support networks to enhance participant wellbeing.
• Liaise with family members, community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies, and healthcare professionals to support participant outcomes.
• Promote awareness of available community services, programs, and support networks.
• Supervise medication administration in accordance with policies and ensure compliance at all times.
• Assist residents with daily living activities including personal hygiene, room maintenance, and meal support.
• Monitor dietary intake and report any health or behavioural changes to appropriate staff.
• Participate actively in in-house recovery programs and community engagement activities.
• Assist the Hostel Manager in completing resident care checklists and daily operational tasks.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including daily progress notes, incident reports, and care records in line with NDIS standards.
• Manage resident funds responsibly, including handling, recording, and reporting transactions.
• Support stock control and inventory management for the facility.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and hygienic environment in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Identify and report maintenance, hygiene, and safety issues promptly.
• Secure premises and ensure safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Receive, manage, and upscale feedback and complaints professionally.
• Ensure compliance with all organisational policies, NDIS standards, and relevant legislation.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and mandatory training.
• Supervise and guide staff where required in line with Licensed Supervisor responsibilities.

Kenntnisse

Community services

Disability support

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Relevant qualification in Community Services, Disability, or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

VeiraMal Consulting is seeking an experienced Community Worker to be a part of our client’s business Premium Disability Support Services in Docklands Drive. Our client offers a supportive working environment and a competitive salary for the right candidate. Responsible for: Maintaining effective delivery of personal care, community support services, and ensuring residents’ wellbeing, safety, and access to appropriate community resources.

Accountable to: Manager/Owner / Hostel Manager Performance appraisal: Three months after appointment, then at least annually and/or when required. Job Descriptions:

• Provide personal and social care support to residents and participants in accordance with individual care plans.
• Support participants to achieve their individual life goals, recovery outcomes, and independence.
• Assist in the development and regular review of Personal Care Plans, including recovery-focused goals.
• Assess participant needs and identify appropriate community resources relating to health, welfare, housing, employment, and training services.
• Facilitate access to community services and external support networks to enhance participant wellbeing.
• Liaise with family members, community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies, and healthcare professionals to support participant outcomes.
• Promote awareness of available community services, programs, and support networks.
• Supervise medication administration in accordance with policies and ensure compliance at all times.
• Assist residents with daily living activities including personal hygiene, room maintenance, and meal support.
• Monitor dietary intake and report any health or behavioural changes to appropriate staff.
• Participate actively in in-house recovery programs and community engagement activities.
• Assist the Hostel Manager in completing resident care checklists and daily operational tasks.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including daily progress notes, incident reports, and care records in line with NDIS standards.
• Manage resident funds responsibly, including handling, recording, and reporting transactions.
• Support stock control and inventory management for the facility.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and hygienic environment in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Identify and report maintenance, hygiene, and safety issues promptly.
• Secure premises and ensure safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Receive, manage, and upscale feedback and complaints professionally.
• Ensure compliance with all organisational policies, NDIS standards, and relevant legislation.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and mandatory training.
• Supervise and guide staff where required in line with Licensed Supervisor responsibilities.

Requirements

• Experience in community services, disability support, or residential care.
• Strong understanding of community resources, support services, and participant care needs.
• Knowledge of NDIS standards, Code of Conduct, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to assess needs and connect individuals with appropriate services.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organisational and documentation skills.
• Ability to supervise staff and ensure adherence to procedures.
• Commitment to providing high-quality care and promoting participant independence.

Qualifications/Experience

• Relevant qualification in Community Services, Disability, or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of full-time work experience is required (pro rata acceptable if casual or part-time)
• Current

First Aid and CPR Certificate.

• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Medication Administration training (preferred).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team.

Remuneration: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 +Superannuation

Location: Suite 15, Level 12, 401 Docklands Drive, Docklands VIC 3008

Position: Full Time, Permanent