Care Manager – Disability Support Services

About the role

Empower Living Pty Ltd is seeking a Care Manager – Disability Support Services to join our team in Narooma, NSW. This is a part-time position that offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people living with disabilities. As Care Manager, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating and managing support services, ensuring that our clients receive personalised, high-quality care that enables them to live with dignity and independence. This position is integral to our mission of empowering individuals within our community.

What you'll be doing

• Assessing clients' support needs and developing individualised care plans that align with their goals and aspirations
• Coordinating and scheduling disability support services to ensure clients receive timely and appropriate care
• Liaising with clients, families, carers and support workers to maintain effective communication and continuity of care
• Monitoring the quality and effectiveness of support services provided and making adjustments as needed
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client records and documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Supporting clients in accessing community resources, advocacy services and additional support programmes
• Conducting regular reviews of care plans and progress towards client goals
• Contributing to a person-centred approach to disability support that respects client autonomy and choices
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external service providers to enhance client outcomes

What we're looking for

• Relevant qualification in social work, community services, aged care, disability support or a related field
• Current or previous experience working in disability support, community services or a related care environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of disability support frameworks, including the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities, with capacity to manage multiple client cases
• Proficiency in using computer systems and managing electronic client records
• A compassionate and person-centred approach to service delivery
• Current Working with Children Check (or equivalent screening clearance) or willingness to obtain one
• Reliability, trustworthiness and a commitment to maintaining client confidentiality and safeguarding
• Preferred experience with care coordination systems and experience in a disability support or community sector setting

What we offer

Empower Living Pty Ltd is committed to supporting our team members with a supportive and inclusive workplace. We offer part-time flexibility to support work-life balance, professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression, access to supervision and mentoring from experienced practitioners, a collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued and recognised, and competitive remuneration reflecting your experience and qualifications. We believe in creating a workplace culture that prioritises the wellbeing of our employees and provides the support needed to deliver excellent care to our clients.

About us

Empower Living Pty Ltd is a community-focused organisation dedicated to providing high-quality disability support services in the Narooma region. Our mission is to empower people living with disabilities to achieve their goals, participate fully in their communities, and live lives of purpose and dignity. We are committed to delivering person-centred support that respects individual choice and autonomy, whilst upholding the highest standards of care and safeguarding. Our values centre on respect, inclusion, integrity and empowerment, and we pride ourselves on being a trusted partner in the disability support sector.

Apply now

If you are passionate about supporting people with disabilities and meet the above requirements, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your application including your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be an excellent fit for this role.