Residential Support Worker - Enable Independence

Gateways Support Services; Camperdown; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award rates with shift-allowance

Personal, compassionate, and family &-

Job summary

Gateways Support Services – Camperdown VIC is seeking a Residential Support Worker to empower people with disability to live independently and participate in the community. You will provide hands-on support in a safe, inclusive care team environment.

The role focuses on personal care, daily living tasks, household duties, and building skills alongside participants. Training and support are provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve.
• Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to accurately record case notes.
• Ability to work cohesively in a team environment.
• A passion for supporting people to live their best lives.

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

Problem solving

Emotional intelligence

Interpersonal skills

Record keeping

Teamwork

Driver's licence

Job description

Gateways Support Services – Camperdown VIC is seeking a Residential Support Worker to empower people with disability to live independently and participate in the community. You will provide hands-on support in a safe, inclusive care team environment.

The role focuses on personal care, daily living tasks, household duties, and building skills alongside participants. Training and support are provided.