Senior Support Worker

at  UNITED FOR CARE

Cremorne NSW 2090, New South Wales, Australia -

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Immediate21 Nov, 2024Not Specified22 Aug, 20243 year(s) or aboveCommunication Skills,Interpersonal Skills,Community Participation,Mental Health,Support WorkersNoNo
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Description:

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Senior Support Worker will work closely with our House Manager/Service Leader to provide support with people living with complex trauma, and psycho-social challenges and needs aligned with their individual program plan.
You will assist in overseeing the operations of our residential properties with the support of the House Manager, to ensure effective and efficient service delivery. The position will support staff through role modeling, coaching and supervision. Your expertise and leadership will ensure that our clients receive the best possible care.
Working with external care teams and families, the role is responsible for providing high-quality, responsive, and person-centered support to assist participants enhance their everyday living skills, gain access and participation in community to achieve their goals, enhance their quality of life and physical and mental health.

Responsibilities:

OUR PURPOSE

We are dedicated to facilitating a space for our participants to call home in our Vertical Villages and accommodation options to create a thriving community. We offer independent living opportunities that provide tailored apartment accommodation and 24-hour support models that empower people to live their lifestyle of choice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Work closely with our House Manager/Service Leader to help manage and facilitate the day-to-day operations of our Vertical Village
  2. Provide support with daily living skills and community activities to meet individual needs of our participants which may include but not limited to housekeeping, personal hygiene, administering medication and transportation to appointments and community activities.
  3. Keep up to date with participants needs and care plans, including changes to participants care needs.
  4. Facilitate community inclusion and participation, dependent on individual needs, abilities and preferences, and support participants to establish and maintain relationships and interests through access to community activities and services.
  5. Must be flexible to work AM and PM shifts, based on a 24/7 rotating roster - including weekends and holidays.
  6. Work with the participant’s clinical team, attend training and regular updates to ensure all treatment plans are met and implemented to a high standard of care.
  7. Guide and support a team of mental health support workers


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:3.0Max:8.0 year(s)

Hospital/Health Care

Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D

Health Care

Trade Certificate

Disability mental health or related fields

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Cremorne NSW 2090, Australia