Join an established, close-knit team supporting a music-loving woman in her 60s to live a full, independent and fun life in her own home. We are looking for a compassionate, skilled & experienced Key Worker with specialised training and a contemporary, person-centred approach to lead a small team in day-to-day support, mentor, implement family leadership and keep the person being supported at the centre.

Responsibilities:

- Provide direct support to individuals, assisting them in achieving their personal goals and enhancing their quality of life.
- Mentor and guide team members, offering support and training to ensure high standards of care are maintained.
- Develop and implement individual care plans in collaboration with clients and their families.
- Conduct regular assessments and reviews of client progress, adjusting care plans as necessary.
- Facilitate group activities and workshops that promote social interaction and skill development.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with external agencies and professionals to ensure comprehensive support for clients.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to the continuous improvement of service delivery.

About the role: As Key Worker, you will provide mentorship, social and community support, both at home and out in the community, including community participation, social connection opportunities and activities. You will work alongside the family, who lead and advocate daily, and a multidisciplinary team. The role includes mentoring and monitoring a 24/7 support team, modelling Active Support and Social Role Valorisation, and responding flexibly to emerging needs.

Hours and Conditions

Location: Glenelg North SA 5045

Hours: Around 20 hours per week across 4 sessions, with flexibility on timing

Pay: (Level 3.1): $50.6 per hour, plus superannuation and applicable award penalty rates and allowances.

Other Details: Support may include weekdays, weekends, overnights and mornings, including some short-notice and additional non-contact time.

Starting as soon as possible.

The role depends on the right fit, and may be subject to funding changes.

Get to know B:

B lives with severe and complex disabilities that affect her mobility, cause pain and impact daily functioning, and her health can change quickly. Despite this, B is generally happy, enjoys a cheeky giggle and starts most days bright, energetic and ready to engage.





After 57 years in institutional care, B has spent the past year living in her own apartment. It has been a significant achievement and a major transition. She now has neighbours and the chance to be an active, valued member of her community. She takes pride in everyday experiences like ordering and paying for coffee, helping with household tasks, inviting neighbours over and hosting a barbecue.

B loves music, especially from the 60s and 70s, and enjoys discovering new favourites. She also loves photography books, libraries, bookshops, thrift stores, birthdays, Christmas and other celebrations. B wears her heart on her sleeve and responds best to people who genuinely enjoy her company and are willing to invest in building friendship, trust and mutual respect. She thrives when her support workers are attuned to her needs and help her feel reassured, understand expectations and know what is happening around her. B's family, especially her sisters, play an integral role in her life.

Who We Are Looking For:

You will value diversity, recognise individual strengths, and help foster a culture of respect, empowerment, accountability, growth and compassion.

B and her team would also love someone who:

- Understands the experience of people who have lived in government institutionalised care in South Australia.
- Pays attention to detail, but can move through tasks and get things done.
- Is open and honest, and not easily offended by blunt, simple communication (everyone is busy).
- Builds honesty and trust with the whole team, including family.
- Is confident with computer-based work, including the internet, databases, Office 365 and video conferencing.
- Is looking for this to be their primary work role.

Skills & Experience:

- Safe operation of powered mobility and specialised equipment.
- Modified-texture diets, medication administration, CPAP therapy, continence care and epilepsy monitoring.
- Professional documentation, communication and technology systems.
- Supporting people to move beyond institutional care towards meaningful participation and purposeful living.




- Building trusting relationships and promoting inclusive community engagement.
- Complex communication and supported decision-making.
- Monitoring health, wellbeing, pain and safety for a person ageing with disability.
- Advocacy, human rights, evidence-based practice and NDIS reporting.
- Proven experience in a similar role within the social care sector.
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and team members.
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices in social care.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

You will also bring highly developed skills in social and community engagement, managing competing priorities, achieving long-term goals, and maintaining a welcoming, personalised home environment.

Qualifications:

- Relevant qualification in social care, community services, or a related field.
- Certificate II or higher in Disability Support.
- Certificate IV in Community Services or similar
- Current Australian driver's licence, and willingness to use your own vehicle for work purposes.
- Current First Aid Certificate.
- Current Safe Medication Administration Certificate.
- Current NDIS Worker Clearance.
- Current COVID-19/influenza vaccinations
- Other:

- Experience in personal care.
- A healthy level of fitness and mobility.
- Flexibility to work across weekdays, weekends and overnights.
- Ability to work in a self-managing team alongside other support staff and the person being supported.
- Willingness to complete a 6-month probationary period.

About the Community Living Project (CLP): The Community Living Project assists people with disability to live their own unique and purposeful life of inclusion, through having a home, relationships, competencies and highly valued roles in their community. As Key Worker, you will work in a capacity-building role, supporting B to work towards her vision and goals and to have as much control over her own life as possible. You will work autonomously and as part of a self-managing team, and you will report to B and her designated Community Living Facilitator.

If you enjoy building genuine relationships and want to make a real difference in one woman's life, we would love to hear from you!

Still have questions? Reach out at View email address on au.fitly.work.

📌 Key Worker & Team Mentor (Glenelg North)
🏢 Community Living Project
📍 Glenelg North