Careers at Rocky Bay
Lead Support Worker - Lockridge
- Lockridge, WA, Australia, 6054
- Permanent Part Time
Employment: Permanent Part-Time (71 hours per fortnight)
Location: Lockridge
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Lead the shift, providing direction and support to permanent, casual and agency staff.
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Be a trusted point of guidance for the team and help maintain high standards of practice.
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Lead by example in Active Support, customer care, documentation and professional conduct.
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Provide constructive feedback, respectfully address concerns and speak up when practice isn't meeting expectations.
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Use initiative and sound judgement to resolve issues and recognise when matters need to be escalated.
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Provide clear handovers to the Team Leader regarding customer, incident or staff concerns requiring follow-up.
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Support customers with high and complex care needs, including PEGs, catheters, medication and complex seizure management.
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Confidently undertake manual handling, including hoists, wheelchairs, transfers and positioning.
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Support customers with community access, activities and appointments.
- Experience supporting people with complex physical disabilities and health care needs.
- A commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred services.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A willingness to learn new skills and continually develop your knowledge and capability
- Leadership potential and the confidence to support the team in a senior capacity when required.
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Confidence with manual handling and hoist transfers.
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A proactive and accountable approach — you see what needs to be done and take action.
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A genuine commitment to Active Support, customer choice and independence.
- $40.00 - $41.66 per hour + salary packaging up to $18,550 tax-free
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17.5% leave loading
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Career development and professional training opportunities
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Supportive, inclusive and values-driven workplace
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Health and wellbeing benefits, including EAP and HBF discounts
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$2,000 Employee Referral Program
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Purchase additional leave – up to 6 weeks annual leave
Who We Are:
At Rocky Bay, the work we do matters. Every day, our teams support people with disability to live the lives they choose by building skills, confidence, independence and community connections.
Our Culture and Community
We are proud to be an inclusive, neuro-affirming workplace that values diversity and welcomes people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. We believe our differences make us stronger and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to thrive.
Whether you're working directly with customers or supporting our services behind the scenes, you'll be part of a team making a meaningful difference in the lives of Western Australians every day.
To find out more about a career with Rocky Bay visit: https://www.rockybay.org.au/careers-with-us/
A Recruitment Experience That Works for You
If you need any adjustments to accommodate your unique situation or want more information about the role, please reach out to us at recruitment@rockybay.org.au We're here to help!