Senior Support Worker

3 weeks ago

Swansea, Tasmania, Australia United for Care Full time
Overview

Senior Support Worker - Vertical Village, Newcastle at United for Care. This Vertical Village supports participants with high physical and complex clinical needs.

What You'll Do
  • Provide daily living support: personal care, manual handling, medication, PEG feeding, and mobility
  • Manage high-risk clinical care needs: seizure management, bowel care, midazolam, hoisting, wound care
  • Support participants using trauma-informed and positive behaviour practices
  • Work closely with allied health, behaviour support practitioners, and families
  • Lead by example and coach support workers on shift
  • Ensure compliance with NDIS standards, care plans, and restrictive practice requirements
  • Help onboard new team members and foster a strong team culture
  • Keep accurate shift notes, incident reports, and clinical documentation
About The Role

We're looking for an experienced and committed Senior Disability Support Worker to join our team full-time in Swansea, Newcastle. This Vertical Village supports participants with high physical and complex clinical needs.

You'll provide hands-on support while guiding a team of support workers across shifts. Your leadership will ensure safe, consistent, and person-centred care every day. A nursing qualification is highly desirable for this site due to the level of clinical complexity.

About You
  • Minimum Diploma in Disability, Community Services, or Mental Health (Nursing degree highly desirable)
  • 3+ years' experience in complex care, including high physical and clinical supports
  • Confident managing hoists, bowel care, PEG feeding, and emergency response
  • Experience working with people who have mental health conditions, trauma backgrounds, or justice involvement
  • Calm, proactive, and able to make sound decisions under pressure
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries, and person-centred care
  • Available for 24/7 rotating roster including overnights and weekends
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check, First Aid Certificate, and valid Driver Licence required
Why Join Us?
  • Career Progression & Purpose – Grow your skills while making a real impact in disability and mental health support
  • Next-Gen Workspaces – Be part of cutting-edge smart homes and vertical villages designed for independence and safety
  • Training That Builds Leaders – Access leadership development, clinical training, and ongoing upskilling programs
  • Support That Has Your Back – Work with confidence backed by dedicated rostering, clinical, P&C teams
  • Balance Built In – Enjoy structured rosters or weekday roles, using our automated rostering system designed to suit your availability
  • Wellbeing First – Free access to a premium EAP to support your mental health
  • Perks & Recognition – Unlock discounts from major brands and earn generous bonuses through our referral program

If you're passionate about making a real difference and ready to build a rewarding career, apply now and help us empower individuals to live with freedom and choice.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
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