Support Worker - Supported Accommodation

Rocky Bay; Hamilton; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550 p.a.

Novated lease options

Six weeks paid parental leave

Refer-a-Friend bonus $2,000

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rocky Bay is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist people living with disability in shared accommodation. You will help with daily routines, personal care, meals and mobility, tailoring support to each individual’s goals.

The role requires experience with complex needs, strong communication, and a willingness to learn. Join a team offering salary packaging, novated leases and six weeks of parental leave.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting people to live fulfilling and independent lives.
• Reliable, patient and person-centred.
• Available for a variety of shifts and times.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and confident supporting complex needs and behaviours.
• Experience in PEG feeding and hoist transfers for complex high care needs.
• Previous support work experience with complex disabilities is essential.
• Experience or knowledge of Active Support, or willingness to learn
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living activities including personal care, meal preparation, medication and household tasks
• Build positive, trusting relationships with customers
• Support customers to develop skills and independence
• Support customers with mobility, transfers, hoisting and other physical assistance as required
• Follow person-centred support plans and respond to individual needs
• Maintain accurate case notes, timesheets and incident reports

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Person-centred approach

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Job description

Salary: $30.50 - $39.53 per hour + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time
Roster: Monday-Sunday (flexible availability required)
Locations:

North:

Duncraig | Girrawheen | Lockridge | Bassendean | Eden Hill

South:

About the Role

As a Support Worker at Rocky Bay, you'll support people living with disability to feel at home, build independence and live life on their terms.

Working within shared accommodation, you'll provide hand-on support with daily routines, personal care, household tasks and mobility support. You'll get to know each customer, understand what matters to them and support them to achieve their goals.

You'll work with people with a range of sensory, physical and intellectual disabilities, including customers with complex needs and behaviours. Every customer is different, and your support will be tailored to the person.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily living activities including personal care, meal preparation, medication and household tasks
• Build positive, trusting relationships with customers
• Support customers to develop skills and independence
• Support customers with mobility, transfers, hoisting and other physical assistance as required.
• Follow person-centred support plans and respond to individual needs
• Maintain accurate case notes, timesheets and incident reports

About You

• Passionate about supporting people to live fulfilling and independent lives
• Reliable, patient and person-centred
• Available for a variety of shifts and times
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible and confident supporting complex needs and behaviours
• Experience in PEG feeding and hoist transfers for complex high care needs
• Previous support work experience with complex disabilities is essential
• Experience or knowledge of Active Support, or willingness to learn
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is desirable
• Fee-free Certificate III in Individual Support available for eligible employees
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum to increase your take-home pay
• Novated lease options
• Permanent employee benefits including purchase leave options, leave loading and six weeks' paid parental leave
• $2,000 Refer-a-Friend bonus
• Discounts with Fitstop gyms, JB Hi-Fi, Ultra Tune, Flight Centre and more
• Career growth, training and professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

About Rocky Bay:

At Rocky Bay, the work we do matters, from frontline roles as support workers and therapists to behind-the-scenes teams. Our work is about helping people with disabilities to live the lives they choose, building skills, confidence and independence along the way.

To find out more about a career with Rocky Bay visit: https://www.rockybay.org.au/careers-with-us/

At Rocky Bay, inclusivity is a top priority, and that includes making our recruitment process accessible for everyone. If you need any adjustments to accommodate your unique situation or want more information about the role, please reach out to us at ***********@rockybay.org.au We'll help!

Rocky Bay acknowledges the traditional custodians on whose land we work, the people of the Noongar and Yamatji nations, and recognise their continued connection to the land, waters and skies. We pay our respect to their Leaders - past present and emerging.