• Permanent Full-Time Position
• Location - Malaga

About Rocky Bay

Rocky Bay is a leading provider of disability services, offering choice and independence to thousands of customers of all ages and abilities.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Rocky Bay.

With a long standing history of 82 years of operation, a forecast revenue of $80 million and over 1,000 employees working across 30 locations, Rocky Bay is expanding and growing services.  

About the role

We are currently seeking a dedicated Lead Support Worker to support people living with a disability to achieve their goals; such as living in their own home, recreational pursuits, independent travel and social and community participation. As a Lead, you will also support the Team Leader with mentoring and coaching of the Disability Support Workers in your team.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing personal care support to promote optimum health and wellbeing; Providing direct support to assist clients to access appointments, social and leisure pursuits;
• Working closely with families, professionals and other stakeholders in a person’s life taking on a ‘keyworker’ role;
• Working to meet the unique needs of each individual by following their individual plans and working towards their bigger life goals, assisting them to capture their achievements along the way;
• Providing coaching and mentoring to staff to ensure high quality, customer focus, safe and well organised operational services;

What do you need to apply?

• Ability to work in accordance with Rocky Bay’s Purpose and Values. 
• Qualification in Disability or equivalent (E.g. Cert III or IV)
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with people with disability, colleagues, and members of the community.
• Effective mentoring/coaching skills; Ability to efficiently problem solve, think clearly and quickly
• A positive attitude, enthusiasm and flexibility

Essential:

• Current WA driver’s license;
• NDIS worker screening check
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Proof of current Influenza Vaccination
• Two professional contactable references (one from your current or most recent employer)

Rocky Bay offers competitive remuneration, salary packaging options, on-going support and training, a thorough induction program and a fantastic staff rewards program.

Application Details

If you are genuinely passionate about supporting individuals to realise their goals and are committed to enhancing abilities, enriching lives please click Apply Now and submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter letting us know why you should be the one!

To learn more about Rocky Bay and our services, visit www.rockybay.org.au.

If you would like to learn more about this role, or for a confidential discussion, please contact Louise Fletcher – Service Manager on 08 6282 2490

Please note that we may start the selection process immediately.

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