Senior Support Worker
- Lead and mentor a team of support workers in one of our SIL Homes
- Permanent Full Time Position
- Promote independence, dignity, and choice for our customers
Ready to take your professional career to the next level?
We are seeking a confident, passionate and engaged Senior Support Worker to manage one our Supported Independent Living homes. We are looking for an experienced support worker who is confident in leadership, complex needs, hoisting and managing challenging behaviors.
This position is being offered on a full time basis Monday to Friday based in Mandurah.
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 3 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)
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:
Diversity South, powered by Interchange is a registered NDIS provider and has been providing services to people with disability for over 30 years.
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.
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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