Location: Bardon, QLD, 4065
Full-Time: Immediate Start
Report to: Manager
Job Title: Residential Care Officer
Salary Range: $79,500 - $83,000
Job Closes Date: 30 Days
About the Role
Our client is dedicated to empowering individuals to live independently and with dignity in their own homes. As a Residential Care Officer, you will deliver person-centered support, helping clients achieve their goals while ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and social connection. We are seeking a compassionate professional to join a team committed to excellence in home and community care.
Key Responsibility and Duties
Client Assessment & Program Development
- Conduct thorough in-home assessments to identify clients' physical, emotional, and social needs, then design individualized support, training, and educational programs.
- Interview clients and their families to evaluate the nature and extent of difficulties and collaboratively develop goal-oriented care plans.
Monitoring, Referral & Reporting
- Regularly monitor client progress against care plans, documenting outcomes, and adjusting interventions as required to promote independence.
- Refer clients to appropriate health, welfare, housing, or employment agencies to access additional services and resources.
Community Liaison & Support
- Liaise with community groups, government bodies, and private providers to raise awareness of available resources and address local service gaps.
- Support families by providing education, respite, and guidance for caring for children or adults with disabilities in home and group settings.
Supervision & Crisis Assistance
- Assist young people and vulnerable adults to resolve social, emotional, or financial challenges through practical advice and advocacy.
- Prepare funding submissions and detailed reports for government and funding bodies to secure resources for client programs.
Requirements
- 1 year of full-time work experience within community services, aged care, or disability.
- Relevant qualifications are required.
- Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to client homes.
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Please note: We are acting as recruitment agents on behalf of our client. Employer details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
Residential Care Officer for DH Care employer: Mygration Pty Ltd
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