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 regionsEmployment type: Full-time, ongoing (38 hours per week, rotating roster)About usAve 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 roleWe 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 responsibilitiesProvide care and supervision for residents with disability in group home and supported accommodation settingsAssess residents' needs with them, their families and the support team, and help develop, implement and review individual support, education and training programsSupport residents to build daily living skills, including personal care, meal preparation, budgeting,



household tasks and community participationImplement Positive Behaviour Support Plans and respond to behaviours of concern in line with NDIS requirementsAdminister and record medication according to procedures and medication chartsMonitor and record each resident's progress, report changes in health or wellbeing, and contribute to case reviewsLiaise with families, guardians, support coordinators, allied health professionals and other servicesKeep accurate case notes, incident reports and shift handovers, including reportable incidents under the NDIS Practice StandardsMaintain a safe, clean and homelike environment and follow WHS and infection control proceduresSupport and guide less experienced support workers on shiftSkills and experience requiredDiploma of Community Services, or an equivalent qualificationAt least 2 years' experience in residential care, SIL or group home settings supporting people with disabilityWorking knowledge of the NDIS Practice Standards, the NDIS Code of Conduct and person-centred practiceExperience with behaviour support plans, medication administration and incident reportingStrong written communication skills for case notes and progress reportsAbility to work a rotating roster, including weekends, public holidays and sleepover shiftsEssential checksNDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain one)NSW Working with Children CheckCurrent First Aid and CPR certificatesFull NSW driver's licence and a reliable, insured vehicleNational Police CheckAustralian work rightsWhat we offerOngoing full time employment with a reliable rosterPaid training and professional developmentSupportive leadership team and regular supervision
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📌 Residential Care Officer (Wollongong)
🏢 Ave Maria Disability and Mental Health Services
📍 Wollongong