About us

The Care Co. is an NDIS business supporting people with disability to live with dignity, exercise choice and control, and build independence.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Residential Care Officer to provide care, supervision and individualised support to participants in a residential setting.

About the role

Working with participants, their families and other support professionals, you will help create a safe, respectful and supportive home workplace.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Assessing participants’ daily living and support needs and contributing to individualised support plans.
- Planning, implementing and reviewing activities that develop participants’ independence, daily living skills and community participation.
- Providing assistance with personal care, meal preparation, household tasks and daily routines according to individual support plans.
- Monitoring participants’ wellbeing and progress, recognising changes in their needs and escalating concerns appropriately.
- Supporting participants’ communication, decision-making and personal goals.
- Implementing behaviour support strategies in accordance with approved plans, training and organisational procedures.
- Maintaining accurate progress notes, incident reports and other participant records.
- Working collaboratively with families, support coordinators,



allied health professionals and other service providers.
- Following NDIS requirements and organisational policies relating to safeguarding, privacy, dignity and duty of care.

Skills and experience

We are looking for someone with:

- A relevant qualification or experience in community services, disability services or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience appropriate to the role.
- Experience supporting people with disability, preferably in residential care or supported accommodation.
- Skills in identifying support needs, implementing individual support plans and monitoring participant outcomes.
- An understanding of person-centred support, participant rights, choice and control.
- Strong communication, teamwork and written documentation skills.
- The ability to respond calmly to challenging situations and follow incident reporting procedures.
- Availability to work [insert actual roster requirements, including any evenings, weekends, overnight shifts or public holidays].

Additional requirements

- A valid NDIS Worker Screening clearance, or the ability to obtain one before commencing.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain these before commencing.
- Driver’s licence

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Travel reimbursement

Work Location: In person

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