Lead Support Worker – Supported Accommodation – Duncraig
- Lead and support a team of Support Workers in delivering high-quality services.
- Provide guidance and direction to ensure positive outcomes for customers with complex care needs.
- Promote independence, choice, and inclusion for customers.
Salary: $40.00 - $41.66 per hour + Salary Packaging
Employment: Permanent, Part-Time (67.5 hours per fortnight)
In this rewarding role, you'll be a key source of guidance and support for both customers and a team of Support Workers, helping to create positive outcomes for people with complex care needs. You'll lead by example, support your team to deliver high-quality services, and play an important role in promoting independence, choice and inclusion.
About the role
- Lead the shift, providing direction, support and guidance to the team.
- Be a trusted leader for the team, promoting high standards, positive teamwork and person-centred support.
- Lead by example in Active Support, customer care, documentation and professional conduct.
- Resolve issues, provide feedback and escalate concerns when required.
- Provide clear handovers to the Team Leader regarding customer, staff or incident matters requiring follow-up.Ro
- Support customers with complex care needs, including PEG feeding, catheter care, medication administration and seizure management.
- Safely undertake manual handling tasks, including hoist transfers, positioning and wheelchair support.
- Support customers to participate in community access, appointments and activities.
About You
- Experience supporting customers with complex care needs.
- Strong leadership capability, with the confidence to provide direction, feedback and guidance to others.
- Excellent communication, judgement and problem-solving skills.
- Confidence with manual handling and hoist transfers.
- A proactive and accountable approach — you see what needs to be done and take action.
- A genuine commitment to Active Support, customer choice and independence.
- The ability to build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
Why Join Rocky Bay?
- Salary packaging up to $18,550 per year.
- Novated lease options.
- 17.5% annual leave loading.
- One site and team.
- Great admin support for leaders.
- Genuine leadership development opportunities.
- Career pathways into Team Leader and other leadership roles.
- Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives.
- Employee discounts with leading retailers and services.
- $2,000 Employee Referral Program.
- Purchase additional leave - up to 6 weeks annual leave.
Who We Are:
At Rocky Bay, the work we do matters. Every day, our teams support people with disability to live the lives they choose by building skills, confidence, independence and community connections.
Our Culture and Community
We are proud to be an inclusive, neuro-affirming workplace that values diversity and welcomes people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. We believe our differences make us stronger and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to thrive.
Whether you're working directly with customers or supporting our services behind the scenes, you'll be part of a team making a meaningful difference in the lives of Western Australians every day.
To find out more about a career with Rocky Bay visit: https://www.rockybay.org.au/careers-with-us/
A Recruitment Experience That Works for You
If you need any adjustments to accommodate your unique situation or want more information about the role, please reach out to us at recruitment@rockybay.org.au We're here to help!
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