Residential Support Worker — Empower Lives & Independence

Gateways; Geelong; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award rates

Shift allowances

Personal leave

Compassionate leave

Family and domestic violence leave

Induction program

Job summary

Gateways Support Services in Geelong is seeking a Residential Support Worker to empower the people we support to live independently and participate in the community. You will provide hands-on support in a safe, inclusive environment as part of their care team.

Duties include assisting with personal care and daily living tasks, supporting community participation, keeping accurate records, and building meaningful relationships to deliver person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential support or similar care role.
• Ability to build relationships and provide person-centred support.
• Current CPR, First Aid, Working with Children Check, NDIS Check and completion of the NDIS Workers Orientation Module (or willingness to obtain).
• Victorian driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care, daily living tasks and household duties.
• Supporting community participation, social engagement and recreational activities.
• Encouraging independence by helping build skills and achieve goals.
• Building meaningful relationships to provide person-centred support.
• Maintaining accurate and thorough records of activities, progress and incidents.

Skills

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Case notes

Teamwork

Passion for helping others

CPR

First Aid

Working with Children Check

NDIS Check

NDIS Workers Orientation

Victorian driver's licence

Job description

Gateways Support Services in Geelong is seeking a Residential Support Worker to empower the people we support to live independently and participate in the community. You will provide hands-on support in a safe, inclusive environment as part of their care team.

Duties include assisting with personal care and daily living tasks, supporting community participation, keeping accurate records, and building meaningful relationships to deliver person-centred care.