A permanent part-time position available Worked over the 7-day week, including AM, PM, and Passive Sleepovers Hourly rate $39.26 - $78.52 depending on days and time of day worked leave entitlements allowances salary packaging. Ongoing training & development opportunities phone and laptop provided. Join an organisation with an authentic culture that places participants-first and priority on quality support. Are you looking to step up into a leadership and mentorship role, empowering people with a disability to participate and belong in their communities? About the Opportunity This opportunity will suit a natural leader or experienced support worker/carer with a strong social conscience and genuine commitment to: Improving the lives of people with a disability Coaching support workers to develop and implement best practice, person-centred active support. Creating/strengthening roles for people with disability in their communities Expanding HomePlace’s network of like-minded organisations, so that together we can expand the experiences and community contributions of the people HomePlace supports. The primary function of this position is to oversee and provide direct support to two ladies living together in a shared living arrangement, who have contracted HomePlace as their provider. Additional responsibilities are: Oversee the day-to-day management of the supports in the person's home Work closely with the participant, family members, guardians and other connections in the person's life. Maintaining and supporting connections within their community Orientation of new team members Mentor and Support team members Facilitate team meetings and effective communication. Provide person centred active support with participants over a 7-day weekly schedule which will include early mornings, evenings, weekends, sleepovers. Emergency Response duties on a scheduled basis. (After hours contact number) Participants may seek your support or mentorship in a range of activities that could include: Participating in a range of in-home and community-based activities, such shopping, arts and crafts, music, exercises, outings, cooking. Maintaining and supporting connections with family Facilitating opportunities for participants to build social currency and social roles The role additionally has a portfolio in continuous improvement and/or project management coaching and support for projects across HomePlace. About You You are driven and passionate about supporting people to empower them to improve their well-being, quality of life, and community connections. You have the proven leadership qualities, resilience, and enthusiasm to inspire others, and to foster the conviction that every individual has the right to a secure home and active contribution to the life of their community. You are an effective manager of your time, proactively planning and distributing your time based on the needs of participants, the team, and HomePlace. Your positive attitude, flexibility, collaborative ‘can-do’ approach, and proactive problem-solving skills will enable you, the participants, and your team to be successful. To be successful in this role, you will have/be: A minimum of five (5) years of experience in working with people with intellectual or other disability and their families Experience in leading, supporting, coaching and motivating support workers Certificate IV specialising in Disability Studies and/or Human Services and/or substantial experience in a team leader / senior support worker role in Disability or Aged Care. Experience in supporting people with complex health care / high intensity support needs is critical to this role Experience in supporting participants with behaviours of concern. Strong proficiency in English language, with excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively and professionally relate to others, such as participants, their family members, allied health or medical practitioners and external service providers. Proficiency in the use of IT, in particular MS Office and administrative skills Embracing a continuous improvement approach to your role Experience in managing small projects autonomously and in collaboration with others Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and adopt a flexible approach to working methods. Reliability to fulfil your pattern of work (scheduled work times) and the flexibility to accept opportunities to work additional shifts Current NDIS Clearance Manual handling training or willingness to obtain Senior First Aid / Basic Emergency Life Support, and CPR certificate Hold a current driver's licence, have access to a vehicle, and be willing to drive to undertake HomePlace business COVID Vaccinated x 3 It would also be great if you had: Experience with Shiftcare or another social service-based CRM About Our Client HomePlace supports people who live independently in their own homes and to be a part of their community and enables individuals to be safe and supported to make continuous improvements in their quality of life. HomePlace is an organisation built on the belief that every individual has the right to a secure home and active participation in the life of the community. HomePlace aims to set the standard in providing responsive, personalised, empowering support for people with intellectual disability. Their work and culture attracts people with a strong social conscience and genuine care for improving the lives of people with a disability. For more information about HomePlace please go to www.homeplace.com.au Apply Now! If you have any queries please email humans(at)humanologyrecruit.com.au in the first instance, or call 1300 2 HUMAN. To apply, please ensure you click the Apply button , upload a CV and cover letter contained in one document. Please do not email your CV . All applications MUST be made online. Please Note: Our recruitment process will keep you regularly informed of the progress of your application. Please ensure that you check your email for updates (including your junk mail folder). Applications will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed.
