At a Glance
- Tasks: Support clients with high physical needs and lead a dedicated team.
- Company: Cohort Staffing, committed to diversity and child safety.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time hours with potential for full-time work.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and grow your career in a rewarding environment.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you support.
- Qualifications: Experience in disability support and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 24750 - 30250 $ per year.
Cohort Staffing is seeking an experienced Disability Support Worker or current House Supervisor/Team Leader to step into a Key Worker role within an all-male home supporting clients with high physical support needs. This is an opportunity for someone with strong hands-on experience, confidence in complex physical support, and the ability to take the lead in supporting a team and maintaining high standards of care within the home.
As a Key Worker, you will take greater ownership of the day-to-day support of clients, including:
- Experience supporting people with high physical support needs
- Experience working independently in a SIL/home environment
- Confidence taking responsibility for the day-to-day support of clients
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- The ability to work collaboratively with families, support teams and management
Previous Key Worker, Senior Support Worker or House Supervisor experience is highly regarded.
We are looking for someone with strong, proven disability support experience who is ready to step up into a Key Worker role. You will have:
- Experience supporting people with high or complex physical needs
- Strong personal care and manual handling experience
- Experience in SIL, residential or similar disability settings
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- The ability to work independently and take initiative
- A reliable, professional and mature approach
- The confidence to take ownership and support other team members
Availability: Part-time with the opportunity for up to full-time hours. You must be available to work all shifts, including mornings, afternoons/evenings, sleepovers/overnights, weekends and public holidays.
Essential Requirements:
- Qualification in Nursing, Healthcare, Aged Care, Disability, or related field
- Proven disability support experience
- Experience with high physical support needs
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid & CPR
- Australian working rights
- Reliable transport
- Availability across all shifts
- Clinical experience is highly desirable
Once you apply, you will receive an email from Employment Hero with screening questions. Please complete these questions to be considered for the position.
Please Note: Cohort Staffing embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disability, First Nations people and people from diverse cultural and community backgrounds. We are committed to child safety. This role requires compliance with child safety policies and completion of pre-employment checks, including Working with Children Checks.
Key Worker – Heidelberg in Melbourne employer: Cohort Staffing
Cohort Staffing is an exceptional employer that prioritises meaningful work and employee growth in the disability and homecare sectors. With a strong focus on person-centred care, our supportive work culture encourages collaboration among care teams and offers opportunities for professional development, ensuring you can make a significant impact in the lives of those you support. Join us in a role where your expertise will be valued, and you will have the chance to contribute to service improvements while being backed by a dedicated senior leadership team.
