Support Worker - Supported Accommodation - Northern Suburbs

Salary: $30.50 – $38.50 per hour + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time
Roster: Monday–Sunday (flexible availability required)
Locations: Duncraig, Girrawheen, Balga, Bassendean, Eden Hill, Lockridge

 

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 hands-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
• Experience or knowledge of Active Support
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is desirable
• Valid Driver’s Licence essential

 

Benefits

• 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 recruitment@rockybay.org.au We're here to help!

 

At Rocky Bay, we come from all walks of life. We all have different backgrounds and experiences, making us who we are. We’re building a culture where uniqueness is valued- whether race, gender, disability, age, religion or LGBTQIA+ identity. We are committed to building an inclusive team, making us the best we can be. We encourage you to apply.

 

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.

 

We are committed to building an inclusive team, making us the best we can be. We encourage you to apply.

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