Location:
Darra, QLD, 4076 Full time: Immediate start Job Title: Residential Care Officer Salary Range: $79,500
- $85,000
- depending on skills level and work experience + superannuation. Job Closes Date: 30 Days

About the Role
As a Residential Care Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals to live with dignity, comfort, and choice. You’ll deliver compassionate, person-centred care in a welcoming community, working alongside a dedicated team that truly values respect, inclusion, and quality of life. This role is integral to their mission of delivering high-quality care and support within residential settings. Duties and

Responsibilities:
Client Assessment and Support Planning:
• Conducting thorough initial assessments to understand the unique needs, challenges, and aspirations of residents.
• Developing, implementing, and meticulously reviewing personalised support plans, educational programs, and skill-building initiatives tailored to individual client circumstances.
• Engaging in in-depth interviews to accurately ascertain the nature and extent of social, emotional, and practical difficulties faced by clients. Program Implementation and Monitoring:
• Actively delivering and facilitating educational, training, and therapeutic programs designed to foster personal development and resilience.
• Closely monitoring client progress, meticulously documenting observations, and providing regular, comprehensive reports on their journey and outcomes.
• Providing direct support and care to children and adults with disabilities within various residential settings, including adult service units and group housing. Community Engagement and Referrals:
• Identifying and assessing community needs, alongside available resources in health, welfare, housing, employment,



and training sectors.
• Establishing and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies, and private businesses to address community issues.
• Facilitating strategic referrals to external agencies and services to ensure clients receive comprehensive and specialised assistance.
• Promoting awareness of available community resources and services to both clients and the wider community. Reporting and Resource Management:
• Preparing detailed submissions for funding applications and resource acquisition to ensure the sustainability and enhancement of services.
• Compiling and submitting accurate and timely reports to government bodies and other relevant agencies, demonstrating program effectiveness and accountability.

Requirements:
• Relevant qualifications in community services, social work, or a related field.
• 1 year of full-time work experience within community services, aged care, or disability.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (within 5 years) – preferable.
• Satisfactory police check, valid driver’s license, and own reliable transport.
• Up-to-date annual flu vaccination and full COVID-19 immunization (with signed statutory declaration regarding overseas criminal history if required).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective liaison with clients, families, and external agencies.
• Understanding of community needs and available resources.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and submissions.

How to Apply
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience. Please note: We are acting as recruitment agents on behalf of our client. Employer details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

📌 Residential Care Officer for ASS (Darra)
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📍 Darra