Residential Support Worker Lara

Gateways Support Services; Geelong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award rates

Generous shift allowances

Extensive induction and training

Job summary

Gateways Support Services in Lara provides residential support to empower people with disability to live independently and participate in the community. You will deliver hands-on care in a safe, inclusive environment and be a key member of the care team.

The role requires excellent communication, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to maintain accurate records. A valid WWCC, NDIS checks, and CPR/First Aid are required, and a Victorian driver’s licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and problem solving ability.
• Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to accurately record case notes.
• Ability to work cohesively in a team environment.
• Passion for supporting people to live their best lives.
• Current CPR, First Aid, Working with Children Check, NDIS Check & completion of the NDIS Workers Orientation Module (or willingness to obtain).
• Victorian drivers licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, daily living tasks and household duties.
• Support community participation, social engagement and recreational activities.
• Encourage independence by helping build skills and achieve goals.
• Build meaningful relationships to provide person-centred support.
• Maintain accurate and thorough records of activities, progress and incidents.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Emotional Intelligence

Record Keeping

Teamwork

NDIS Orientation

NDIS Check

WWCC

CPR/First Aid

Driver's Licence

Job description

About us:

At Gateways Support Services we walk alongside children, young people and adults with disability and their families to help build independence, confidence and connection. Our services span early childhood intervention, respite, skill development, independent living, specialist care, and more, always shaped around the needs of each individual.

We are a diverse team of mountain bike riders, comedians, skiers, surfers, gamers, movie buffs, musicians, cat people, dog people and more. What unites us is a shared passion for supporting people with disability and making every day a better day. Guided by our values of Commitment, Opportunity, Respect, Excellence and Empathy, everything we do is about creating safe, high-quality supports that help people thrive and enjoy a better quality of life.

About the role:

Working as a Residential Support Worker at our service in Lara you will empower the people we support to live independently and participate in the community. Providing hands on support while ensuring a safe, inclusive and empowering environment, you will become an integral part of their care team.

Duties will include:

• 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.

What you will bring to the role:

• Excellent communication skills, with 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
• Current CPR, First Aid, Working with Children Check, NDIS Check & completion of the NDIS Workers Orientation Module (or willingness to obtain)
• Victorian drivers licence

Roster for this vacancy are as follows:

Line A - 21 Hours

Week 1:

• Monday: 6:30am-8:30am
• Wednesday: 4pm-7pm

Week 2:

• Thursday: 6:30am-8:30am
• Saturday: 3pm-10pm & sleepover
• Sunday: 6am-9am
• Monday:6:30am-8:30am
• Wednesday: 6:30am-8:30am

Line B - 26 Hours

Week 1:

• Saturday: 12:30pm-4pm
• Sunday: 4pm-7pm
• Wednesday: 6:30am-8:30am

Week 2:

• Thursday: 3pm-10pm & sleepover
• Friday: 6am-9am
• Saturday: 4pm-7pm
• Tuesday:6:30am-8:30am
• Wednesday: 7am-9:30am

Why Gateways?

At Gateways you will find more than a job - you will find purpose. Every role contributes to safe, high-quality supports and positive outcomes for people with disability and their families. You will be part of a team that celebrates individuality, fosters belonging and creates opportunities to learn and grow.

• Above award rates with generous shift allowances
• Additional leave entitlements including personal, compassionate, and family and domestic violence leave
• Ongoing training and personal development opportunities
• Paid parental leave, reproductive leave and pregnancy loss leave for permanent employees
• Extensive two-day induction program

Applications close Friday 23rd October.

For further information, or to request a copy of the position description, please email ***********@gateways.com.au

At Gateways, we know that diversity makes us stronger and belonging makes us better. We want every team member to feel safe, respected and valued for who they are.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with disability.

If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process so you can show us your best self, please let us know. We want this experience to be fair, inclusive and accessible for everyone.

Child safety is embedded in our culture. Gateways are proud to be a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse.