Senior Support Worker - Supported Independent Living

ARC Disability Services Inc. is a community-based organisation with a long history in the Cairns and Far North, supporting children and adults who have a disability, their families and support networks.

Role Summary

• Full-Time Position
• Monday – Friday 7am-3pm
• Ability to adjust schedule as needed to best serve participants
• S.C.H.A.D.S. Industry Award – Level 3
• Inclusive workplace environment
• Cairns based location
• Be part of a committed environment within our Supported Independent Living Services Team

Are you a Disability Support Worker, looking for an opportunity to oversee the day-to-day requirements of a Supported Independent Living House? Do you have the right attitude and are ready to jump into a rewarding career? Then this is an ideal opportunity for you to join the fulfilling community of disability support work. We’re proud of the company culture we’ve built over the last 45yrs+ to make ARC a place that people enjoy coming to work every day – this could be your opportunity to join our dynamic team.

What’s on offer?

• Professional development opportunities
• Salary sacrificing benefits
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Be part a committed and supportive team of community driven professionals
• Remuneration in accordance with the Social, Community Services, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (2010)
• On the job training available and hands-on support from colleagues and supervisors
• Access to fitness passport 

Is this you?

This position is responsible for the delivery of quality services to Participants who are accessing Support Coordination from the NDIS. Providing quality service provision, stakeholder engagement and day to day support to team members.

• Engaging with Participants, their supports and third-party organisations in a professional manner
• Working with Disability Support Workers and Participants to help build their own capacity/independence
• Working with Participants to achieve their goals in line with their NDIS plan
• Provide supports of a complex nature including mealtime assistance, manual handling and personal care
• Ensuring Supported Independent Living services are provided within the principals of the NDIS
• High standards of ethical behaviour, disability knowledge and transferrable people/support experience
• Responsible for mentoring and monitoring staff, ensuring they are equipped with information, instruction, resources and training required to work safely and deliver quality supports
• Able to assist in a crisis and be available for emergency response in regard to ensuring essential supports and services are provided to participants as agreed
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and time manage
• Good literacy and numeracy level of competence, able to complete legal records such as case notes, emails, and use online software
• Experience in performing daily living skills such as budgeting, menu planning, shopping, and other domestic tasks to a high standard
• High level of communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal
• Work alongside the Coordinator to ensure that participant information is maintained and regularly reviewed including such areas as personal details, risk assessments, WHS checks, case notes, and Individual plans
• Ensure regulatory compliance and contribute to safe work practices
• Adhere to internal policies, reporting hazards, and always prioritising safety
• Any other task as delegated for the position

Additional Requirements: 

• Working with Children (Blue Card) and Disability Services (Yellow Card)
• Right to Work within Australia – Australian or New Zealand citizenship or relevant working visa documentation
• Successful completion of the ARC Introduction program
• Undertake pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
• Current Queensland Drivers Licence
• Comprehensive Car Insurance
• Relevant Qualification or Certificate with relevant experience, or relevant extensive experience in Accommodation Settings, Disability or Community Services
• First Aid & CPR Certificate (This will be a nominated First Aid Officer Role)

Desirable:

• Minimum of 2 Years’ experience as a direct Support Worker or equivalent

Our Hiring Process:
We value diversity and encourage candidates to be themselves, so simply click ‘APPLY’ with your resume and cover letter introducing yourself.
We also like it when applicants come into the office to introduce themselves, and this could certainly be an advantage to you – come and say hi to the HR team at 92 Little Street, Manunda. Applications close Wednesday 29th of May at 10:00am, or sooner if successfully filled, with a view for the position to as soon as possible.
Additional information

• Full-Time Position
• Monday - Friday 7am-3pm
• S.C.H.A.D.S. Industry Award - Level 3