Main Responsibilities
Work with residents to understand their individual needs, abilities, goals and support requirements.
Provide day-to-day support to residents in accordance with individual care and support plans, promoting independence and daily living skills.
Assist in developing and implementing structured support strategies and activities that encourage independence, social engagement and community participation.
Monitor residents' wellbeing, behaviour and progress, identifying and reporting changes in their circumstances or support needs.
Provide practical guidance and emotional support to residents, while maintaining communication with families, carers and relevant professionals.
Coordinate and assist residents in accessing appropriate community services, health appointments and recreational activities.
Maintain accurate participant records, including progress notes, incident reports and relevant support documentation.
Participate in reviews of individual support plans and provide recommendations for adjustments based on residents' changing needs.
Work collaboratively with Support Workers,



team leaders and external service providers to ensure consistent implementation of individual support plans.
Promote a safe, respectful and inclusive residential workplace in accordance with NDIS Practice Standards, WHS requirements and organisational policies.

Qualifications & Skills
Minimum Diploma of Community Services, or equivalent.
Minimum 1–2 years of experience in residential, community or disability support roles.
Proven ability to apply person-centred and strengths-based support practices.
Sound understanding of NDIS principles, duty of care and incident reporting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with robust documentation ability.
Demonstrated empathy, patience and cultural sensitivity when supporting diverse clients.
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working with Children Check, and First Aid & CPR certification.
Valid driver's licence preferred.

Job Type: Full time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Residential Care Officer Guildford (Australia)
🏢 Priority Disability Care Austraila
📍 Australia