Senior Support Worker
- Wonderful Supportive Team
- Regular training and development
- Fun, flexible working environment
About Us:
For almost 30 years, Interchange has supported West Australians with disability to achieve their goals through individualised, local community-based support. With the belief that everyone belongs we ensure our support team is person centred and helping our customers grown and flourish in their home and community.
About Diversity South and Interchange:
Diversity South has recently merged with Interchange Inc to strengthen disability Support across Perth and Peel Region. Through this merger, the organisations will continue to champion the rights of people with disability, create a larger welcoming workplace, and foster an inclusive community where everyone belongs.
Diversity South, powered by Interchange is a registered NDIS provider and has been providing services to people with disability for over 30 years.
We are looking for an experienced, fun, flexible and engaged Senior Support Worker to manage one our SIL homes. We are looking for a worker with experience in leadership, complex needs, hoisting and managing challenging behaviors.
Location: Mandurah
Hours: 1x FTE. Mostly Monday to Friday Business hours but some early mornings, afternoons and weekends will apply.
What is involved:
- Manage a team of Support Workers (supervision, probation reviews, team meetings)
- Stakeholder liaison and management
- A person-centered approach in guiding, coaching and supporting.
- In home daily activities, personal care, medication assistance, mealtime management, recreational activities.
- Following therapy and positive behavior plans.
- Applying PBSP strategies to promote customer well being
- Ensuring that all compliance, as well as required documentation is completed in a timely and accurate manner
Why Join Us?
- SCHADS Level in line with your skills and experience
- Access to salary packaging
- Benefit from our Rewards and Recognition Programs
- Training, development, and career opportunities
Key Requirements:
- High level of reliability and resilience for customers with diverse, complex needs
- Valid working rights
- NDIS Screening Clearance
- NDIS Worker orientation module certificate
- Current WA Class C drivers’ license and own reliable car
- Manual Handling certificate (current)
Ready to make an impact?
Interchange encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+ and people living with disabilities.
To apply for this role, please use the Seek "Apply" button. Prepare a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining how you meet each of the selection criteria and attach a current resume including two professional referees.
Closing date is 8/5/2025. Short listing will commence immediately. We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date. Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies unfortunately will not be considered.
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