Support Worker - Accommodation - Lyndhurst

Support Worker - Accommodation - Lyndhurst

Claro Disability Services is seeking a part-time Support Worker for an onsite role in Lyndhurst.

At Claro, we empower individuals with complex needs to lead more independent and confident lives. As a leader in specialist disability services, we deliver excellence in complex support. With three decades of experience and a national presence, we provide appropriate housing, support, and transitions, guided by expertise and delivered with care.

What makes this role exciting:

• You will work with individuals who have significant, real-world needs, encompassing mobility, medical care, daily routines, communication, and engaging activities.
• Each client presents a unique situation, requiring you to tailor support to their specific goals, preferences, routines, values, and cultural background.
• Collaboration with families, medical professionals, and fellow support workers is key to ensuring seamless service delivery.
• Shifts offer flexibility around your day, fostering genuine relationships with clients beyond task completion.

Rostered Hours:

• Week 1:
• Monday, Tuesday – 9:00 am – 6:15 pm
• Saturday – 2:00 pm – 9:15 pm
• Sunday – 7:00 pm – 10:00 am (11:00 pm – 7:00 am Inactive Sleepover)
• Week 2:
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday – 6:00 pm – 10:00 am (11:00 pm – 7:00 am Inactive Sleepover)

You must be available for all shifts listed above.

**What you’ll do (*tailored to each client as required*):**

• Person-centered planning: Engage with the client (and family/advocates) to understand their needs, goals, and routines.
• Complex physical care: Assist with mobility, transfers, positioning, daily tasks, and the use of equipment such as wheelchairs and mobility aids, as detailed in the care plan.
• Medical supports: Monitor for changes, adhere to medication and clinical plans, and communicate with the care team regarding any shifts in condition.
• Social time and participation: Facilitate meaningful engagement, enjoyment, and community access aligned with client interests.
• Autonomy and advocacy: Support decision-making processes, respect consent, and promote independence where feasible.
• Cultural humility: Show respect for diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and ways of life.

Who we’re looking for:

• A person-centered, warm, patient, and genuinely caring individual.
• An interest or experience in complex care, disability, and health considerations.
• A great communicator who listens effectively, interprets cues, and adapts to various communication styles.
• Reliable and professional, with proficient notetaking and teamwork skills.
• Flexible and adaptable, comfortable with evolving needs and shift patterns.
• A values fit, demonstrating Energy, Nurture and Care, Acting with Integrity, and Listening and Connecting.
• Optional but nice to have: Manual handling, epilepsy management, or disability-support training.

What you’ll get (the good stuff):

• Paid induction and training upon commencement.
• Paid travel between client shifts (subject to a minimum distance).
• Meaningful, person-centered work with a real impact.
• Employee referral bonus valued at $300.
• Tailored onboarding for each client and ongoing support from a clinical team.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate your life while effectively serving clients.
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your input and professional development.
• Competitive remuneration and clear pathways for skill and role advancement.
• A workplace that embodies its values in all interactions.
• Employee of the month recognition.

Claro Disability Services is a values-led organisation, driven by our commitments to Bring Energy, Act with Integrity, Nurture and Care, and Listen and Connect. These values reflect our dedication to our people, clients, and community, defining our identity, actions, and operational approach. Together, we excel.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and 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, and LGBTIQA+ people.

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