Residential Care Officer

Job2Go Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Professional development

Inclusive environment

Meaningful work

Job summary

Job2Go Pty Ltd is seeking a compassionate Residential Care Officer in Moorooka, QLD. The role focuses on providing care, supervision and structured daily support to individuals with disability in residential settings, promoting safety, independence and participation.

You will assess needs, contribute to individualised care plans, engage with clients on goals, and maintain accurate records while supporting daily living activities and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Experience with person-centred care and individualised support planning.
• Knowledge of safeguarding requirements and workplace safety procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, supervision and daily living support to individuals with disability in residential settings.
• Assess needs, contribute to care plans and behaviour support strategies.
• Engage with clients to identify goals and document observations for stakeholders.
• Maintain progress notes, handover records and incident reports.
• Support daily routines, meals, mobility and community participation.
• Implement care plans, risk-management measures and safeguarding procedures.
• Coordinate daily care activities to meet assessed needs and organisational requirements.

Skills

Person-centred care

Interpersonal skills

Record-keeping

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Community Services/Disability Support qualification

Job description

Position: Residential Care Officer

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 plus superannuation per annum

Location: Moorooka QLD 4105

Our client is committed to providing high-quality, person-centred disability support services that promote independence, dignity, wellbeing and community participation. They support individuals with disability in residential and supported accommodation settings, ensuring they receive appropriate care, supervision and assistance tailored to their individual needs.

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable and experienced Residential Care Officer to join their team and contribute to the delivery of individualised residential care and support services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing care, supervision and structured day-to-day support to individuals with disability living in supported residential or group-home settings, promoting their safety, dignity, independence and participation in daily life.
• Assessing clients' individual needs, abilities, risks and support requirements, and contributing to the development, implementation and review of individualised care plans, skill-development programs and behaviour support strategies.
• Engaging with clients to identify their support needs, personal goals and changing circumstances, and communicating relevant observations to appropriate stakeholders.
• Monitoring clients' wellbeing, behaviour, functional abilities and progress towards individual goals, while maintaining accurate progress notes, handover records, incident reports and other service documentation.
• Supporting clients with daily living activities and residential routines, including personal care, mobility, meal preparation, household activities, appointments and community participation, while encouraging independence.
• Implementing approved care plans, behaviour support strategies, risk-management measures and safeguarding procedures, and responding appropriately to incidents or changes in clients' circumstances.
• Coordinating and supporting daily residential care activities to ensure services are delivered consistently with clients' assessed needs, individual care plans and organisational requirements.
• Liaising with families, guardians, support coordinators, nurses, allied-health professionals, medical practitioners and other service providers to facilitate continuity of care and access to appropriate support services.

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, applicants should possess:

• A relevant qualification in Community Services, Disability Support, Individual Support, Social Welfare or a related field.
• At least two (2) years of Previous experience providing care and support to individuals with disability, preferably within supported residential accommodation or group-home environments.
• Demonstrated understanding of person-centred care, individualised support planning and behaviour support strategies.
• Knowledge of the NDIS Practice Standards, safeguarding requirements and relevant workplace health and safety procedures.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A genuine commitment to supporting individuals with disability to achieve greater independence, wellbeing and quality of life.

Additional Requirements:

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain these.
• Valid Australian driver's licence, where required for the position.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and evenings, depending on operational requirements.

What is on Offer

• Competitive hourly remuneration.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
• Meaningful work supporting individuals with disability to achieve their personal goals.
• Flexible casual employment arrangements.