Residential Care Specialist – Disability Support

A PLUS AUSTRALIA AGENCY; St George; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $80,000 p.a. + super

Full-time ongoing role

Professional development

Supportive environment

Job summary

Aplus Agency is recruiting for a Residential Care Officer in the St George area of Sydney. The role is full-time, ongoing, with 38 hours per week, providing care and support to clients in residential accommodation under NDIS guidelines.

The successful candidate will implement care plans, support client independence, and work within a multidisciplinary team. A Diploma or higher in a related field is required, along with relevant experience and checks such as NDIS Worker Screening and First Aid.

Qualifications

• A Diploma or higher qualification in Community Services, Disability Services, Youth Work, Welfare or closely related field.
• At least two years of relevant experience in residential, disability or community-based care.
• Experience supporting clients with complex needs or psychosocial disabilities.
• Sound knowledge of person-centred care, positive behaviour support and safeguarding.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check (where required), First Aid/CPR, and a valid Australian driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care, supervision and support to clients in residential accommodation.
• Implement and monitor individual support plans and personal goals.
• Assist clients with personal care, daily living tasks and household activities.
• Promote independence, dignity, inclusion and client development.
• Maintain accurate case notes, progress reports and incident records.

Education

Diploma or higher in Community Services, Disability Services, Youth Work, Welfare or closely related field

Job description

Aplus Agency is recruiting for a Residential Care Officer in the St George area of Sydney. The role is full-time, ongoing, with 38 hours per week, providing care and support to clients in residential accommodation under NDIS guidelines.

The successful candidate will implement care plans, support client independence, and work within a multidisciplinary team. A Diploma or higher in a related field is required, along with relevant experience and checks such as NDIS Worker Screening and First Aid.