Support Worker High Care Setting - Experience Required
Salary: $30.50 – $38.50 per hour + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part time
Roster: Monday–Sunday (flexible availability required)
Locations: East Victoria Park, Lockridge
Multiple Roles Available - Due to the nature of personal care and support some rosters may request female applicants.
About the Role
As a Support Worker at Rocky Bay, you’ll support people living with disability to feel at home, build independence and live life on their terms.
You’ll work with people with a range of disabilities, with customers with complex needs and behaviours. Experience in the role supporting people with complex disabilities is essential. Every customer is different, and your support will be tailored to the person.
Working within shared accommodation, you’ll provide hands-on support with daily routines, personal care, household tasks and mobility support. You’ll get to know each customer, understand what matters to them and support them to achieve their goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Support daily living activities including personal care, meal preparation, PEG feeding, medication and household tasks
- Build positive, trusting relationships with customers
- Support customers to develop skills and independence
- Support customers with mobility, transfers, hoisting and other physical assistance as required.
- Follow person-centred support plans and respond to individual needs
- Maintain accurate case notes, timesheets and incident reports
About You
- 2 years experience in a high care setting
- Experience in PEG feeding and hoist transfers for complex high care needs
- Experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities and/ or autism
- Knowledge of restrictive practices and safeguarding requirements
- Passionate about supporting people to live fulfilling and independent lives
- Reliable, patient and person-centred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience or knowledge of Active Support
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is desirable
- Valid Driver’s Licence essential
Benefits
- Fee-free Certificate III in Individual Support available for eligible employees
- Salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum to increase your take-home pay
- Novated lease options
- Permanent employee benefits including purchase leave options, leave loading and six weeks’ paid parental leave
- $2,000 Refer-a-Friend bonus
- Discounts with Fitstop gyms, JB Hi-Fi, Ultra Tune, Flight Centre and more
- Career growth, training and professional development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
About Rocky Bay:
At Rocky Bay, the work we do matters, from frontline roles as support workers and therapists to behind-the-scenes teams. Our work is about helping people with disabilities to live the lives they choose, building skills, confidence and independence along the way.
To find out more about a career with Rocky Bay visit: https://www.rockybay.org.au/careers-with-us/
At Rocky Bay, inclusivity is a top priority, and that includes making our recruitment process accessible for everyone. If you need any adjustments to accommodate your unique situation or want more information about the role, please reach out to us at
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At Rocky Bay, we come from all walks of life. We all have different backgrounds and experiences, making us who we are. We’re building a culture where uniqueness is valued- whether race, gender, disability, age, religion or LGBTQIA+ identity. We are committed to building an inclusive team, making us the best we can be. We encourage you to apply.
Rocky Bay acknowledges the traditional custodians on whose land we work, the people of the Noongar and Yamatji nations, and recognise their continued connection to the land, waters and skies. We pay our respect to their Leaders - past present and emerging.
We are committed to building an inclusive team, making us the best we can be. We encourage you to apply.
📌 Support Worker - Supported Accommodation High Care (East Victoria Park)
🏢 Rocky Bay
📍 East Victoria Park