Senior Support Worker Perth
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Posted on:
14 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Us
At Claro we help people with complex needs live more independent and confident lives. We set the standard for specialist disability services delivering excellence in complex support. With 30 years of experience and national coverage we provide the right homes supports and transitions guided by expertise and delivered with care.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a dedicated Senior Support Worker to join our team. This role combines hands-on care with leadership and coordination to support participants in achieving their individual goals while mentoring frontline staff and serving as the primary point of contact for onsite operations. You will work closely with participants families care teams and external partners to ensure high-quality person-cantered care aligned with each participants care plan.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support participants in achieving their individual goals in line with their care plan with a focus on independence dignity and well-being.
- Act as the onsite contact person for day-to-day questions from internal and external stakeholders ensuring clear communication and timely problem-solving.
- Provide domestic and personal care services across both high and low needs including assistance with medication as required and in accordance with policies and regulations.
- Mentor Support Workers and acting as a practice leader on site; ensure access to systems documentation and workload support.
- Report incidents hazards and complaints promptly and accurately; contribute to continuous improvement processes.
- Develop and maintain excellent relationships with key stakeholders including participants families healthcare providers local services and partner agencies.
- Uphold professional boundaries maintain confidentiality and deliver compassionate respectful and culturally responsive care.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Significant experience in the provision of personal care duties for participants with high and low needs.
- Strong commitment to quality customer service; ability to provide accurate and timely information.
- Demonstrated ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds and treat everyone fairly.
- Clear understanding of professional boundaries in the execution of duties.
- Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate respectful care and maintain participant dignity.
- Capability to mentor and support frontline staff; comfortable with documentation systems and workload management.
- Relevant certifications as required (e.g. First Aid Medication Administration Manual Handling and any role-specific qualifications).
Whats in it for you:
- Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle work/life balance needs and availability
- Paid travel between client shifts (minimum distance applies)
- Employee referral bonus to the value of $300
- Retail perks and discounts through Flare benefits
- Paid annual training for mandatory modules
- On-the-job advice and mentoring from the Area Manager
How to apply
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Please note: Candidates may be shortlisted and interviewed prior to closing date apply today!
We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive & diverse workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples people with disability people of all ages cultural identities gender identities and expressions & LGBTIQA people
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Nursing Home Experience
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Direct Support
- Computer Operation
- Caregiving
- Case Management
- Special Needs
- Training & Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Word Processing
- Addiction Counseling
