Gateways Support Services – North Geelong VIC

About us:

At Gateways Support Services we walk alongside children, young people and adults with disability and their families to help build independence, confidence and connection. Our services span early childhood intervention, respite, skill development, independent living, specialist care, and more, always shaped around the needs of each individual.

We are a diverse team of mountain bike riders, comedians, skiers, surfers, gamers, movie buffs, musicians, cat people, dog people and more. What unites us is a shared passion for supporting people with disability and making every day a better day. Guided by our values of Commitment, Opportunity, Respect, Excellence and Empathy, everything we do is about creating protected, high-quality supports that help people thrive and enjoy a better quality of life.

About the role:

Working as a Residential Support Worker at our Norlane service you will empower the people we support to live independently and participate in the community. Providing hands on support while ensuring a safe, inclusive and empowering environment, you will become an integral part of their care team.

Duties will include:

- Assisting with personal care, daily living tasks and household duties.
- Supporting community participation, social engagement and recreational activities.
- Encouraging independence by helping build skills and achieve goals.
- Building meaningful relationships to provide person-centred support.
- Maintaining accurate and thorough records of activities, progress and incidents.

What you will bring to the role:





- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to problem solve
- Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
- Ability to accurately record case notes.
- Ability to work cohesively in a team environment.
- A passion for supporting people to live their best lives
- Current CPR, First Aid, Working with Children Check, NDIS Check & completion of the NDIS Workers Orientation Module (or willingness to obtain)
- Victorian drivers licence

At Gateways Support Services, we work on a fortnightly Week 1 / Week 2 roster, running Thursday to Wednesday. The roster for this vacancy are as follows:

Line - 34 Hours

Week 1: Friday: 7am-9am and 9am-3pm
Tuesday: 7am-9am and 9am-3pm

Week 2:
Thursday: 3pm-10pm& sleepover
Friday: 6am-9am and 9am-3pm
Monday:7am-9am

Why Gateways?

At Gateways you will find more than a job - you will find purpose. Every role contributes to safe, high-quality supports and positive outcomes for people with disability and their families. You will be part of a team that celebrates individuality, fosters belonging and creates opportunities to learn and grow. Child safety is embedded in our culture. Gateways are proud to be a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse.

- Above award rates with generous shift allowances
- Additional leave entitlements including personal, compassionate, and family and domestic violence leave
- Ongoing training and personal development opportunities
- Paid parental leave, reproductive leave and pregnancy loss leave for permanent employees
- Extensive two-day induction program

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📌 Residential Support Worker Norlane (Geelong)
🏢 Gateways Support Services
📍 Geelong