Compassionate Disability Support Specialist

Care Group Community Services; Canberra; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Group Community Services in Canberra is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to deliver compassionate, person-centred care and to implement support strategies aligned with individual plans. You will build strong relationships and empower participants to achieve their goals and independence.

The role requires accurate documentation, professional conduct and engagement in meetings, training and supervision, with a commitment to culturally diverse, supportive services in the ACT region.

Qualifications

• Provide person-centred, high-quality support approaches.
• Promote rights, choice, inclusion, and independence.
• Work closely with families, carers, therapists and team members.
• Maintain professional relationships and teamwork while adhering to policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred, high-quality support.
• Promote rights, choice, inclusion, and independence.
• Work closely with families, carers, therapists, and team members.
• Maintain professional relationships and positive teamwork.
• Attend meetings, training and supervision to fulfill role.
• Follow all policies, procedures and confidentiality requirements.
• Support health, mobility, communication and behaviour needs.
• Encourage skill development, self-advocacy and cultural respect.

Job description

Care Group Community Services in Canberra is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to deliver compassionate, person-centred care and to implement support strategies aligned with individual plans. You will build strong relationships and empower participants to achieve their goals and independence.

The role requires accurate documentation, professional conduct and engagement in meetings, training and supervision, with a commitment to culturally diverse, supportive services in the ACT region.