Residential Care Leader – NDIS Support

Partner In Your Care Pty Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Partner In Your Care Pty Ltd is seeking a Residential Care Officer to support residents in group homes, enhancing daily living, social and emotional wellbeing in Norwest NSW 2153. This full-time role focuses on care planning, activities and promoting independence and inclusion.

Required: Diploma in community services or nursing (or equivalent); 1+ year in disability/mental health; First Aid and Manual Handling; strong communication. Salary: $70,000–$90,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of Diploma in community services, nursing or equivalent qualification in a related field. In absence of relevant qualification, substantial relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications.
• Minimum 1 year of industry experience preferably in disability/mental health setting/aged care in Australia
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the nominated role
• Ability to form and maintain professional, nurturing relationships with clients
• A solid understanding of NDIS and disabilities in Australia
• Current First Aid certificate
• Manual Handling certificate
• Good customer service skills
• Exceptional time management skills
• Administrative /Case Management skills
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting residents in a residential care arrangement with their mental health, social and emotional support needs.
• Developing and overseeing a range of support plans and strategies for residents in a residential care arrangement i.e., Care Plan, Meal Plan, Activity Plan, Roster of Care etc.
• Monitoring daily activities of residents including health, behaviour, and wellbeing, and report changes appropriately.
• Ensuring residents get connected with their family, community, and culture.
• Ensuring homelike environment which is therapeutic and safe to improve their independence, well-being and dignity.
• Referring residents to agencies for additional support.
• Managing budgets and funding for participants for cost effectiveness.
• Assessing resident’s need and providing support for health, welfare, employment, housing, training, and other appropriate services for the wellbeing.
• Assuring high levels of support by liaising with welfare agencies.
• Keeping written record of all the activities of residents.
• Participate in rehabilitation programs or therapies to ensure appropriate care of participants with critical conditions/complete disabilities
• Train support workers/carers with basic medical procedures and wound management for critical care participants
• Ensure participants adhere to prescribed health routines and treatments.

Skills

First Aid

Manual Handling

NDIS knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Diploma in Community Services or Nursing

Substantial relevant experience may substitute

Tools

Administrative / Case Management

Job description

Partner In Your Care Pty Ltd is seeking a Residential Care Officer to support residents in group homes, enhancing daily living, social and emotional wellbeing in Norwest NSW 2153. This full-time role focuses on care planning, activities and promoting independence and inclusion.

Required: Diploma in community services or nursing (or equivalent); 1+ year in disability/mental health; First Aid and Manual Handling; strong communication. Salary: $70,000–$90,000 per year.