11 Nov
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Claro Disability Services
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Altona
11 Nov
Claro Disability Services
Altona
- PPT position (Split Role Across Two SIL Homes Altona / Werribee)
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Support Worker to provide leadership and hands-on support across two Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated disability professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred supports.
About Claro Disability Services:
At Claro, we help people with complex needs live more independent and confident lives. We set the standard for specialist disability services, delivering excellence in complex support. With 30 years of experience and national coverage, we provide the right homes, supports, and transitions guided by expertise and delivered with care.
What makes this role exciting
- You’ll work with people who have big, real world needs, from mobility and medical care to daily routines, communication, and fun activities.
- Every client is a unique story. You’ll tailor supports to their goals, vibes, routines, values, and culture.
- You’ll team up with families, medical professionals, and other support workers to keep everything running smoothly.
- Shifts versatile with your day, and you’ll build genuine relationships, not just checklists
What you’ll do
- Person-centered planning: Chat with the client (and family/advocates), get the know them and understanding of goals and routines.
- Complex physical care: Help with mobility, transfers, positioning, daily tasks, and devices (wheelchairs, aids, etc.) as outlined in the plan
- Medical supports: Watch for changes, follow med/clinical plans,
and liaise with the care team if things shift.
- Social time and participation: Bring meaning, fun, and community access aligned with interests.
- Autonomy and advocacy: Support decision-making, respect consent, boost independence where possible.
- Cultural humility: Respect backgrounds, beliefs, and ways of being
Roster (worked across both sites):
Week 1
- Mon 1345 - 2030
- Tues 0700 - 1400
- Wed 1330 - 2200
- Fri 0700 - 1500
- Sat 0700 - 1400
Week 2
- Mon 0700 - 1400
- Tues 1500 - 2300
- Wed 1345 - 2030
- Fri 0700 - 1400
- Sun 0700 - 1500
Total hours: 41.5 per f/n
Who we’re looking for
- A person-centered, warm, patient, and genuinely caring soul.
- Interest or experience in complex care, disability, and health nuances.
- Excellent communicator: listens well, reads cues, and adapts to different styles.
- Reliable and professional, with positive notetaking and teamwork.
- Flexible and adaptable; comfortable with changing needs and shifts.
- Values fit: Bring Energy, Nurture and Care, Act with Integrity, Listen and Connect in action.
- Optional but nice: Manual handling, epilepsy management, or disability-support training.
What you’ll get (the good stuff)
- Paid induction and training when you start
- Paid travel between client shifts (minimum distance applies)
- Real-impact, person-centered work that’s meaningful day-to-day.
- Employee referral bonus to the value of $300
- Tailored onboarding for each client and ongoing support from a clinical team.
- Flexible scheduling to fit your life while serving clients well.
- A kind, collaborative team that values your voice and growth.
- Competitive pay and clear paths to deepen your skills and roles.
- A workplace that lives our values every day, in every interaction.
- Employee of the month
We are a values-led organisation, we bring energy, act with integrity, nurture and care and we listen and connect. Our values demonstrate our commitment to our people, customers, and community, and define who we are, what we do, and how we do it. When we come together, we shine.
“We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to supporting an inclusive & diverse workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of all ages, cultural identities, gender identities and expressions & LGBTIQA+ people.”
Company Overview
At Claro, we specialise in supporting people with complex needs, whether it’s a health condition or a change in living situation. With 30 years experience and national coverage we provide the right homes, supports, and transitions, based on the highest standards, guided by expertise and delivered with care. Our team of specialist trained staff bring consistency, reassurance, and confidence to every aspect of support that makes life work.
📌 Senior Support Worker - Altona/Werribee
🏢 Claro Disability Services
📍 Altona