Senior Disability Support Worker

• • Champion the voices of individuals with disabilities, ensuring their perspectives are heard and respected in all aspects of care.
  • Uphold the rights of individuals with disabilities as outlined in relevant rights charters.
  • Cultivate cultural humility, safety, and proficiency within the care environment.
  • Collaborate with case managers or relevant support workers to maintain connections with family, relatives, and friends.
  • Facilitate access to community activities and services to enhance resilience and community belonging.
  • Foster self-esteem and individual identity through personalised care and the maintenance of life story books and cultural plans.
  • Provide educational opportunities to support academic achievement, independent living skills, and personal development.
  • Monitor and review care and support provided to individuals, addressing nutrition, clothing, education, and transition planning.
  • Ensure staff are trained and informed about relevant medical issues and medication administration.
  • Support the Manager, Disability Services in staff supervision and development.
  • Attend and support monthly staff meetings and regular care well-being/team meetings.
  • Support thorough transition processes for intake and exit of individuals in care.
  • Liaise with stakeholders through weekly reports and timely responses to requests.
  • Provide post-incident debriefing and support to individuals and staff.
  • Conduct safety audits of medication, house maintenance, staff activities, and property in compliance with guidelines.
  • Maintain accurate and secure documentation of participant information, adhering to privacy legislation.
  • Assist in managing the budget and household requirements in collaboration with line management.
  • Ensure effective communication and reporting processes to meet statutory, organisational, and funding body requirements.
  • Conduct risk assessments for household activities and implement behaviour support and risk planning as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety guidelines and practices.
  • Establish, lead, coach, and inspire an engaged and productive team, providing support, guidance, coaching, leadership, and empowerment.
  • Lead the team in implementing therapeutic, trauma-informed, culturally aware practices and effective process governance.
  • Participate in regular supervision and performance reviews with line management, promoting collaborative working relationships.
  • Support the Manager in participating in relevant service networks and partnering with other agencies and funding bodies to improve and develop quality services.

• Certificate IV in Disability, Child, Youth and Family Intervention or Community Services or relevant field, or higher.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, cultural competence, and disability support principles.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and liaise with external stakeholders.
• Understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures in the disability support sector.
• Current Working with Children Check and relevant clearances as required by regulatory authorities.
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Join BoraCare in making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities, where your leadership and dedication will contribute to positive outcomes within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Contact us at recruitment@explorepotential.com.au for a confidential conversation.