Senior Support Worker
Senior Support Worker
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Job Description
Location: Mount Gambier
Type: Permanent Full Time
Be a part of positive change with estara and join us in creating equal opportunities for inclusion and participation across South Australia. We support those living with all disabilities enabling their independence and empowering their choice and control. Our inhome and community support model encompasses activities from personal and complex care to daily living community access and beyond.
We exist because you matter.
Your role
As the Senior Support Worker at one of estaras Supported Independent Living (SIL) residences you will work with our Support Worker team and provide direct support to individuals living with a disability including assistance with the daily operations of the SIL home administrative tasks and supervision of Support Workers.
Every estara client receives unique support tailored to their needs and aspirations allowing you to enjoy great variety in your role and see the positive change you are influencing in peoples lives.
This is a permanent opportunity offering you ideal worklife balance and security. You will have a fixed fortnightly work pattern that includes weekends and that matches your availability giving you and our clients improved stability.
Your benefits
As an employee of estara you have access to sectorleading benefits that support your lifestyle and wellbeing including:
Salary packaging and novated car leasing with Community Business Bureau
Paid parental leave for permanent employees
Wellbeing leave
Compressed hours and flexible working options
Employee assistance program with Access Programs
Discounted health insurance with Bupa
Discounted home and car loan offers with Police Credit Union
Employersubsidised Will preparation with Tindall Gask Bentley Lawyers
estara also offers subsidised worker screenings and training opportunities to keep you certified and progressing in your career.
Your capabilities
To excel in this role you will be aided by possessing the following knowledge skills and experience. estara understands that you may bring a unique skillset and contribution to this role and so if you do not meet these traits in full we eagerly welcome your enquiry and application.
Essential
Tertiary qualifications in Individual Support Aged Care Community Services or other relevant discipline or equivalent industry experience
Demonstrated experience working with people living with disabilities including manual handling and personal care tasks
Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to communicate compassionately with a diverse range of people and maintain a high level of customer service
Ability to work autonomously and respond with empathy in stressful situations
Problemsolving and time management skills
Willingness to perform shift work including sleepovers weekends and public holidays
Able to commit to a fulltime fixed work pattern including alternate weekends
Desirable
Demonstrated frontline leadership experience
Knowledge of NDIS worker and quality and safeguarding requirements
Special conditions
Full working rights in Australia
Current South Australian drivers licence and a reliable vehicle
Willingness to obtain both a DHS Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
Willingness to obtain Provide First Aid certification (HLTAID003 or HLTAID011)
Apply or enquire now
To learn more about this role please feel welcome to make a confidential enquiry to estaras Operations Manager South East Dawn Redman onor
Submit your application (resume and cover letter included) by 20 May 2025 to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date so apply now to secure your spot.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
