Residential Support Worker Lara

Gateways; Lara; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award rates with generous shift-

Additional leave entitlements

Ongoing training and development

Paid parental leave and related leaves

Extensive induction program

Job summary

Gateways Support Services in Lara, Victoria, is hiring a Residential Support Worker to empower individuals to live independently and participate in the community. You will provide hands-on care in a safe, inclusive environment and collaborate with the care team to support daily living and personal goals.

The role involves building relationships, recording progress and working as part of a rostered team across shift patterns. Relevant checks and a Victorian driver’s licence are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability support or care is preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Working with Children Check, NDIS Check, and NDIS Orientation mandatory or willingness to obtain.
• Victorian drivers licence required.

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-centered support.
• Maintain accurate records of activities, progress and incidents.

Skills

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Record keeping

Teamwork

Care passion

CPR/First Aid

WWC

NDIS Check

NDIS Orientation

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

At Gateways Support Services, we work on a fortnightly Week 1 / Week 2 roster, running Thursday to Wednesday. The 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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