Experienced Support Worker

1 week ago

Shell Cove, Australia Your Story Community Supports Full time

**Your Story Community Supports** is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and professional **Support Workers** to join our team at our **Shell Cove Group Home**.
This rewarding opportunity involves providing high-quality support to residents with a range of needs, including **mental health support, personal care, hoisting, mobility assistance, and community participation**.

**About the Role**:
As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in assisting residents to live independently, maintain their dignity, and achieve their personal goals. You will work within a structured environment, supporting individuals with varying levels of physical and mental health needs.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide respectful, person-centred personal care (e.g., showering, grooming, toileting).
- Assist with manual handling, including hoisting and mobility support.
- Implement individual support plans and behaviour support strategies.
- Support residents with mental health conditions to maintain stability and independence.
- Administer medication (with appropriate training and competency assessment).
- Support residents with daily living tasks including cleaning, meal preparation, and shopping.
- Promote community access, social inclusion, and participation in meaningful activities.
- Accurately document client progress, incidents, and daily notes.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment in line with workplace health and safety standards.
- Work collaboratively with other team members, families, guardians, and health professionals.

**Essential Criteria**:

- Previous experience supporting individuals with mental health needs and/or complex physical support needs.
- Competency and experience in safe hoisting and manual handling procedures.
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain).
- Valid Australian Driver’s Licence and reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle.
- Proof of Australian work rights.
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive hourly rate aligned with the **Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS Award)**.
- Penalty rates for evening, weekend, and public holiday shifts.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive management and positive team culture.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

**Employment Type**:
**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Fixed shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Public holidays
- Rotating roster
- Shift work
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only

Supplementary Pay:

- Performance bonus

Work Location: On the road

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