Support Worker

Interaction Services; Margaret River; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction program

Ongoing supervision

Team culture

Career development

Meaningful work

Job summary

Interaction Disability Services in Australia seeks an Accommodation Service Leader to oversee the day-to-day operations of Supported Independent Living homes in the Western Suburbs and to manage a team of support workers.

You will support participants with daily living activities, personal care and community participation, while collaborating with families and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, person-centred supports.

Qualifications

• Flexibility and availability to work across a range of shifts.
• Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma in sector preferred or a willingness to obtain.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates or willingness to obtain prior to commencement of employment.
• Current driver’s license and a comprehensively insured vehicle.
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain prior to commencement of employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of SIL homes and manage a team.
• Support participants with daily living activities and personal care.
• Foster community participation, skill development, health and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with families and stakeholders to deliver person-centred supports.

Skills

Disability support

Resilience and patience

Person-centred care

Teamwork and independence

Flexible shifts

Adherence to plans and procedures

Reliability and accountability

Education

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Willingness to obtain

Job description

Make a Difference with Interaction Disability Services

At Interaction Disability Services, we are a values based organisation guided by our values of Integrity, Respect, Openness, Person-Centred Practice, Accountability and Lifelong Learning.

Every day we work alongside people living with disability, their families and support networks to create meaningful opportunities and positive outcomes.

We believe our people are our greatest strength. We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced Accommodation Service Leader to oversee the day-to-day operations of our Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes, located in the Western Suburbs, and manage a team of support workers.

About the Opportunity

In this rewarding role you will support participants with daily living activities, personal care, community participation, skill development, health and wellbeing and the achievement of individual goals. You will work collaboratively with families and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality, person-centred supports. This is awonderfulopportunity for individuals who are enthusiastic,reliableand committed to making a genuine difference.

To be successful you will:

• Have experience supporting peoplelivingwith disability.
• Demonstrate resilience, patience and a calm approach when supporting complex needs.
• Willingness tosupport participantswithall activities of daily living.
• Be committed to promoting independence,choiceand dignity.
• Work flexibly across a variety of shifts.
• Contribute positively to a team environment and work independently.
• Adhere tosupport plans and organisational procedures.
• Be reliable,accountableand committed to providing high-quality support.

Candidate Requirements

• Flexibilityand availabilityto work across a range of shifts.
• Certificate III, CertificateIVor Diploma in sectorpreferredor a willingness to obtain.
• Current First Aid and CPRcertificatesor willingness to obtain prior tocommencement of employment.
• Currentdriverslicenseandacomprehensively insuredvehicle.
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtainprior tocommencement of employment.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive induction and onboarding program
• Ongoing supervision and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Career development opportunities and pathways
• Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference in people’s lives

Successful candidates must provide andmaintaintheirNDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance and any otherprobity checks throughout their employment.

Asan Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, weencourage applications from candidatesfrom diversecultural and linguistic backgroundsand those with lived experience of disability.Australian citizens, permanentresidentsand individuals holding valid work rights in Australia are encouraged to apply.