Job description:
Residential Care Officer - Supported Independent Living (Full-Time)
Ave Maria
Registered NDIS Provider #**********
Location:
[Unanderra / Illawarra] NSW, with rostered work across our SIL and SDA homes in the Illawarra, Sutherland and Shoalhaven regions
Employment type:
Full-time, ongoing (38 hours per week, rotating roster)
About us
Ave Maria is a registered NDIS provider delivering Supported Independent Living (SIL), Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), Short Term Accommodation (STA) and community access services across the Sutherland, Illawarra, Nowra and Shoalhaven regions. Our team supports people with disability to live safely, independently and with dignity in their own homes.
The role
We are looking for an experienced Residential Care Officer to provide care, supervision and support for people with disability living in our group homes and supported accommodation. You will help plan, deliver and review each resident's support program, and promote their independence, wellbeing and participation in the community.
Key responsibilities
Provide care and supervision for residents with disability in group home and supported accommodation settings
Assess residents' needs with them, their families and the support team, and help develop, implement and review individual support, education and training programs
Support residents to build daily living skills, including personal care, meal preparation, budgeting, household tasks and community participation
Implement Positive Behaviour Support Plans and respond to behaviours of concern in line with NDIS requirements




Administer and record medication according to procedures and medication charts
Monitor and record each resident's progress, report changes in health or wellbeing, and contribute to case reviews
Liaise with families, guardians, support coordinators, allied health professionals and other services
Keep accurate case notes, incident reports and shift handovers, including reportable incidents under the NDIS Practice Standards
Maintain a safe, clean and homelike workplace and follow WHS and infection control procedures
Support and guide less experienced support workers on shift
Skills and experience required
Diploma of Community Services, or an equivalent qualification
At least 2 years' experience in residential care, SIL or group home settings supporting people with disability
Working knowledge of the NDIS Practice Standards, the NDIS Code of Conduct and person-centred practice
Experience with behaviour support plans, medication administration and incident reporting
Strong written communication skills for case notes and progress reports
Ability to work a rotating roster, including weekends, public holidays and sleepover shifts
Essential checks
NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain one)
NSW Working with Children Check
Current First Aid and CPR certificates
Full NSW driver's licence and a reliable, insured vehicle
National Police Check
Australian work rights
What we offer
Ongoing full-time employment with a stable roster
Paid training and professional development
Supportive leadership team and regular supervision
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