Reporting to the Client Services Manager and Residential Team Leader, the Residential Support Worker plays a key role in supporting individuals with disabilities to live with independence, safety, and dignity within a residential setting.
This role delivers personalised, person-centred support that promotes physical, emotional, and social wellbeing, while fostering a sense of belonging and stability in the home environment.The Residential Support Worker is responsible for enhancing each resident's quality of life by assisting with daily living activities, facilitating community participation, and supporting the achievement of individual goals in alignment with their care plans and personal preferences.
Through respectful relationships, proactive support, and a commitment to best practice, the role contributes to a protected, inclusive, and empowering residential experience.Key responsibilitiesCollaborate with residents, families, carers, and allied professionals to develop, implement, and regularly review individual support plansEnsure plans reflect individual goals, preferences, and NDIS requirements, and are responsive to changing needsAssist residents with daily routines including personal care, hygiene, dressing, and mobility, ensuring dignity and respect at all timesSupport residents with household tasks such as meal preparation, cleaning, and laundry to promote independence and life skillsProvide assistance during mealtimes, including feeding support and implementation of modified diets and mealtime management plansImplement Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) with consistency and care, supporting residents to manage behaviours of concernSupport residents to access and participate in community activities, appointments,



and social outingsMaintain accurate records of daily support, incidents, progress notes, activities and resident interactions using Carinya's CRM systemEnsure the residential home is clean, safe, and welcoming at all timesWork collaboratively with colleagues to deliver consistent, high-quality residential supportAbout youAt least 2-3 years of experience in the Disability Sector as a Support WorkerCertificate III or higher in disability or related fieldCurrent Level 2 First Aid and CPR certificationCurrent NDIS Workers Screening CheckCurrent Australian/Victorian Police CheckSuccessful completion of the NDIS Workers Orientation ModuleExceptional written and verbal communicationHigh level of analytical and problem-solving skillsKnowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and NDIS guidelinesDemonstrated commitment to continued professional and personal developmentAbout usEstablished in **** and registered with NDIS, Carinya Society is a not-for-profit adult disability service based in Coburg providing training and active support to advance the independence, dignity, worth and human rights of people with disabilities.
Carinya delivers centre-based individual and group day programs for more than 100 participants from across the northern sweep of Melbourne, as well as community participation and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) supporting residents through Supported Independent Living (SIL).
Carinya is a welcoming, diverse and supportive community operating across a large local precinct with participants from school leavers to seniors.
We take pride in creating a safe and enjoyable space, actively supporting adults with all levels of abilities to fulfil their hopes, goals and dreams to be the best versions of themselves.
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📌 Residential Support Worker (Melbourne)
🏢 Carinya Society
📍 Melbourne