Join a supportive environment focused on fostering positive relationships
Opportunity to lead and train a dedicated support team
Adaptable scheduling to accommodate personal and professional commitments
Competitive pay rates with opportunities for growth
A woman in her 50sand her wife and dog livein Darling Heights. Theyarelooking for a compassionate and proactive Key Worker to work closely alongsidethemintheirhome.
The role includessupport with life administration,managing weekly schedulesand supportcalenders, trainingnew supportstaffand providing direct support. This position is ideal for someone with leadership and interpersonal skills who values building meaningful relationships and fostering a supportive team culture.
Key Worker Responsibilities:
- Building relationships with the support team,familyand social network
- Coordinating and overseeing flexible and responsive provision of supportsacross several providers
- Managing weekly schedules, daily activities, personal administration,budgetingand travel
- Clearly communicating plans,schedulesand expectations to the support team
- Coordinating therapy and medical appointments and supporting outcomes
- Completing inductions,trainingandbuddyshifts with new workers
- Effectively communicating changes to rostered hours
- Monitoring and responding to all team communicationsin a timely manner
- Incident management, support and debriefing in collaboration with thefamilyreceiving support
Key Worker Profile:
- A commitment to long-term relationships with individuals seeking support and their families
- Demonstrated integrity, initiative, and alignment withfamily governedprinciples and support models
- Understanding and experience of individuals whodirecttheir own supports
- Experienceinpractical everydayknowledgerequiredto run a sustainable and healthy household
- Strong connections within the local community or a demonstrated willingness to build relationships alongside individuals with disabilities
- High-level interpersonal communication skills, with an ability to connect with people of all communication abilities
- Ability to work both independently as well as to inspire, motivate,coachand supervise a team of support workers
Shifts / Hours:
- Some direct Support Shiftswith the family,7-10am & 7pm-10pm
- Variable / flexible shifts throughout the week for indirect support / Key Worker duties
- 22 hours per week available to start
Starting Pay Rates:
- Monday to Friday 6am to 8pm shift - $41.00 per hour
- Monday to Friday 8pm - 6am shift - $45.92 per hour
- Saturday - $57.40 per hour
- Sunday - $73.80 per hour
- Public Holidays - $90.20 per hour
- Higher pay rates negotiablecommensurateto skills,qualificationsand level of experience
LGBQTIA+ friendly
Open Driver’s licenseandable to drive family vehicle
NDIS Worker Screening (andwilling to obtain)
NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate (or willing to obtain)
Live within reasonable travelling distanceof Darling Heights