Senior Direct Support Worker

About the role

CPL is looking for a Senior Direct Support Worker to oversee, coordinate and provide support to people accessing and living in accommodation of their choice. The role promotes independence and choice and helps individuals build networks and supports so they can take part as valued members of their community.

Key responsibilities

• Give on-shift guidance and support to Direct Support Workers, identify daily priorities and delegate tasks to ensure optimal service delivery.
• Help individuals live the lives they choose, including personal care (bathing, toileting, dressing, eating, taking medication), manual handling and general support.
• Support clients in scheduling appointments and activities with health and other professionals.

Required profile

• Experience in service delivery for group centre-based programs and supported independent living.
• Confidence to act as a role model and team leader.
• Familiarity with care plans, medical documentation and reporting processes.
• Excellent communication skills, able to liaise with management to speed responses to time-sensitive issues.
• Flexibility to a work pattern spanning Ballina and Byron Bay.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check.
• Current Nationally accredited First Aid and CPR.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for full-time and part-time employees.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• A supportive, person-centred team.