Key Worker – Experienced Disability Support Worker | Nursing or Similar Background
Take the next step in your disability support career.
Cohort Staffing is seeking an experienced male Disability Support Worker or current Supervisor to step into a Key Worker role within an all-male home supporting clients with high physical support needs.
This is an opportunity for an experienced worker who is confident supporting complex physical needs and ready to take on greater responsibility within the home.
Due to the nature of the support provided, including personal and physical support requirements, we are specifically seeking a male Support Worker for this position.
This is an experienced-only role and is not suited to entry-level applicants.
About the Role
As a Key Worker, you will take greater ownership of the day-to-day support of clients, including:
- Strong experience supporting people with high physical support needs
- Experience working independently in a SIL/home environment
- Confidence taking responsibility for the day-to-day support of clients
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- The ability to work collaboratively with families, support teams and management
- Previous Key Worker, Senior Support Worker or House Supervisor experience is highly regarded.
About You
We are looking for someone with strong, proven disability support experience who is ready to step up into a Key Worker role.
You will have:
- Experience supporting people with high or complex physical needs
- Strong personal care and manual handling experience
- Experience in SIL, residential or similar disability settings
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- The ability to work independently and take initiative
- A reliable, professional and mature approach
- The confidence to take ownership and support other team members
Availability
Part-time with the opportunity for up to full time hours.
You must be available to work all shifts, including mornings, afternoons/evenings, sleepovers/overnights, weekends and public holidays.
Essential Requirements
- Qualification in Nursing, Healthcare, Aged Care, Disability, or related field
- Proven disability support experience
- Experience with high physical support needs
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid & CPR
- Australian working rights
- Reliable transport
- Availability across all shifts
- Clinical experience is highly desirable
Application Process
Once you apply, you will receive an email from Employment Hero with screening questions. Please complete these questions to be considered for the position.
Please Note
Cohort Staffing embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disability, First Nations people and people from diverse cultural and community backgrounds.
We are committed to child safety. This role requires compliance with child safety policies and completion of pre-employment checks, including Working with Children Checks.