Caring Approach is a fast growing, vibrant, supportive and caring organisation . We provide tailored in home support, community care and accommodation for the elderly and people with both physical and intellectual disabilities across Sydney & Canberra.

We are seeking caring and professional individuals to become part of the Caring Approach team to promote independence for people living at home. Caring Approach has a position available for skilled Disability Service Officers.

General duties include:

- Provide daily planning, advocacy, service communication & transport as required.
- Documenting daily routines and monitoring outcomes.
- Coordinate services where required to do so.
- Provide 1:1 or small group training in response to peoples needs.
- Food preparation and service where required.
- Medication administration and monitoring of associated documentation.
- Working in conjunction with the clinical care coordinator to implement best practices.
- Assistance with activities of daily living.
- Assist with applying for and monitoring a persons individual funding to ensure it meets peoples support needs.
- Supporting people with complex needs and provide information to their health supports as required.

To be successful in this role you will need:

- An understanding of delivering care in a person centred way
- Diploma of Disability
- The ability to problem solve and advocate on peoples behalf
- Be available for a variety of shifts
- Ability to fulfil shift duties and have excellent time management skills
- Have appropriate visa to work in Australia




- Current Police check within the last 12 months or willingness to obtain prior to employment
- Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP)
- Smart phone with the ability to install apps
- 6 months minimum experience delivering / coordinating personal care and services
- Current first aid/CPR certificate
- Drivers licence and own fully insured transport
- Have an empathetic and understanding approach to providing care to people with complex needs including mental health
- Completion of the NDIS current worker module or willingness to complete as part of the organisations induction process.

Desirable:

- Experience in working with people with an intellectual disability
- Certification and or experience in bowel care
- Certification and or experience in medication administration
- Experience in working with people that require manual handling
- ability to implement positive behaviour support strategies and an awareness of person centred active support including monitoring of restricted practice

What we can offer you:

- Ability to make a difference
- Extremely supportive management team
- Rewarding role and competitive rates of pay

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Professional development assistance

Education:

- Diploma (Required)

Experience:

- Home care & Disability service: 2 years (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Police Check (Preferred)
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- Full Driver Licence (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Disability Services Officer (MacGregor)
🏢 [email protected]
📍 MacGregor