Senior Support Worker

About CLO

We are a values-focused organisation, who put the people we support first. Established in 1982 by a group of local parents who wanted respite and accommodation for their children, we have expanded exponentially because our participants love our services.

At Community Living Options we are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment where people are valued and supported. We welcome applicants with lived experience, all abilities, cultural background, gender, sexuality, age and spirituality.

About the Role
Under general direction the Senior Support Worker works to support CLO Participants with high or complex needs to live as independently as possible in the community and enjoy the lifestyles of their choosing, applying established procedures, methods and guidelines to achieve outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports Participants to achieve goals and desires in all facets of their life through skill development.
• Actively contribute to the planning of plans and programs in addition to ensuring their effective implementation.
• Support a positive and homely enviroment, engaging person-centred active support and implementing person- centred plans and developmental programs to achieve goal outcomes for the Participants.
• Exercise initiative in the application of procedures and will establish goals and objectives to achieve outcomes for their work program or projects.
• Supervise lower-level classified employees and volunteers in day-to-day practices and may support the planning of others work in addition to their own.

To be Successful

• A commitment to delivering thoughtful, person-centred support, drawing on expereince undertaking complex operational work and conducting developmental of functional assessments to understand individual needs.
• A foundational understanding of Human Resources principles, with a willingness to apply these in ways the strengthen team culture and uphold organisational values.
• Experience gained within the community services or disability sector, demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and alignment with our mission.
• A people focused approach to leadership, with an understanding of how to develop, support and empower staff to achieve their best.
• A readiness to work within a 24/7 rotating roster, contributing to reliable and responsive service delivery.
• The ability to navigate diverse and sometimes competing priorities independently, using sound judgement and a values-aligned decision-making approach.

Qualifications

• Current Drivers Licence
• NDIS Worker Screening Check or willing to obtain
• Working with Children Check or willing to obtain
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Tertiary qualifications in Disability or relevant field, or other relevant qualification with demonstrated equivalent experience and expertise to undertake the required duties

Joining CLO, you will be provided with:

• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Ongoing training and development support
• Salary Packaging benefits (up to $15,899 p.a tax-free)
• Position with purpose whereby you will be making a difference.
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Discounted Health Insurance

Our Values

• Trust: We are open and honest. We act with integrity.
• Kindness: We support each other, we are compassionate.
• Inclusion: Embracing value in diversity and breaking down the barriers.
• Learning: In learning we will grow
• Connection: We work together to achieve our goals

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, or to find out more, please call the Recruitment Team on 72219550 for a confidential discussion or submit an application today.