Senior Direct Support Leader — Drive Independence & Care

CPL - Choice, Passion, Life; Ballina Shire; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900/yr

Job summary

CPL - Choice, Passion, Life is seeking a Senior Direct Support Worker to oversee, coordinate and provide support to individuals accessing housing of their choice. The role promotes independence and helps clients build supports to participate in the community.

You will guide Direct Support Workers on shifts, manage priorities, and ensure high-quality service delivery across Ballina and surrounding areas. A strong leader with care-plan familiarity is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in service delivery requirements of group center based programs and supported independent living.
• Confidence to act as a role model and team leader.
• Familiar with care plans, medical documentation and reporting processes.
• Excellent communication skills, liaise with management to optimise response time.

Responsibilities

• Provide on shift guidance and support to Direct Support Workers; identify priorities and delegate tasks.
• Assist individuals with daily living, personal care, and medication support.
• Schedule appointments and activities with health and other professionals.

Skills

Role model & team leader

Excellent communication

NDIS checks & First Aid

Job description

CPL - Choice, Passion, Life is seeking a Senior Direct Support Worker to oversee, coordinate and provide support to individuals accessing housing of their choice. The role promotes independence and helps clients build supports to participate in the community.

You will guide Direct Support Workers on shifts, manage priorities, and ensure high-quality service delivery across Ballina and surrounding areas. A strong leader with care-plan familiarity is essential.