Location: Bardon, QLD, 4065
Full-Time: Immediate Start
Report to: Manager
Job Title: Residential Care Officer
Salary Range: $79,500 - $83,000
Job Closes Date: 30 Days

About the Role
Our client is dedicated to empowering individuals to live independently and with dignity in their own homes. As a Residential Care Officer, you will deliver person-centered support, helping clients achieve their goals while ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and social connection. We are seeking a compassionate professional to join a team committed to excellence in home and community care.

Key Responsibility and Duties
Client Assessment & Program Development
• Conduct thorough in-home assessments to identify clients’ physical, emotional, and social needs, then design individualized support, training, and educational programs.
• Interview clients and their families to evaluate the nature and extent of difficulties and collaboratively develop goal-oriented care plans.

Monitoring, Referral & Reporting
• Regularly monitor client progress against care plans, documenting outcomes, and adjusting interventions as required to promote independence.
• Refer clients to appropriate health, welfare, housing,



or employment agencies to access additional services and resources.

Community Liaison & Support
• Liaise with community groups, government bodies, and private providers to raise awareness of available resources and address local service gaps.
• Support families by providing education, respite, and guidance for caring for children or adults with disabilities in home and group settings.

Supervision & Crisis Assistance
• Assist young people and vulnerable adults to resolve social, emotional, or financial challenges through practical advice and advocacy.
• Prepare funding submissions and detailed reports for government and funding bodies to secure resources for client programs.

Requirements
• 1 year of full-time work experience within community services, aged care, or disability.
• Relevant qualifications are required.
• Robust communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to client homes.

Apply now
To make a meaningful difference in your community.

Please note: We are acting as recruitment agents on behalf of our client. Employer details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

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