Qualified and Experienced Community Workers in Melbourne

Care to Heal Pty Ltd is a registered NDIS provider focused on helping individuals reach their personal goals. We offer tailored supports including daily living assistance, health, nursing, personal care, community access, and psychosocial support. Our approach is centred on promoting independence, inclusion, and overall wellbeing for every client.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We value diversity and strive to maintain a respectful and inclusive workplace. Applications are encouraged from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and people of all ages, genders, faiths, and caring roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess participants’ needs, challenges and strengths through interviews with participants, families and carers.
• Plan, develop and deliver community participation and life-skills programs in line with participants’ goals and NDIS plans.
• Supervise participants with daily living activities, including personal care, hygiene, meals, and medication (as required).
• Design and coordinate group programs, workshops and community activities that promote inclusion, independence and wellbeing.
• Identify local services, programs and resources in health, housing, education, employment and recreation.
• Refer participants to community organisations, health services, employment providers and other agencies for needed services or for specialised assistance (as required).
• Liaise with support coordinators, allied health professionals, community groups and government bodies.
• Support participants through life-stage transitions, including education, employment, housing and greater independence.
• Monitor participants’ progress and adjust programs and supports as needed.
• Identify barriers to community participation and access to support, and contribute to initiatives that improve service accessibility and inclusion.
• Prepare progress reports, case notes, incident reports and plan review reports.
• Prepare reports and submissions to support funding, plan reviews and service improvements.
• Identify emerging community needs and provide feedback to management regarding potential services, programs and support initiatives.
• Follow organisational policies, confidentiality requirements, professional boundaries and applicable workplace health and safety procedures.
• Follow NDIS Practice Standards, duty of care, privacy and safeguarding requirements.

Qualifications, Compliancy & Experience Requirements

• Diploma/or higher qualification in Community Services/Disability/Welfare.
• At least one year or higher work experience as Residential Care Officer/Care Coordinator in healthcare sector.
• Current First Aid & CPR certification.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• National Police Check (within 12 months).
• Evidence of right to work in Australia.
• Current vaccinations as required for NDIS, community and aged care work.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission standards and incident reporting.
• Valid Australian Driver Licence & reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance.
• Ability to work independently in community settings.
• Strong communication, documentation & clinical observation skills.

Benefits

• Make a real difference in people’s lives.
• Add value to community & healthcare sector.
• Supportive and collaborative team.
• Opportunities for development and growth.
• Competitive pay plus superannuation.

Care to Heal encourages applications from people of all abilities and backgrounds. Remuneration will align with the skills and experience displayed by the successful candidate. This position is a full-time (38 hours per week, minimum) salary range $75,000 to $90,000 plus Superannuation.