This is an exciting opportunity for passionate Support Workers with relevant experience to join a dynamic environment and support staff. As a Support Worker, you will provide assertive outreach support to NDIS Participants with a range of disabilities such as anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder. This includes intensive, flexible, responsive, client-focused support with the aim of assisting clients to successfully improve physical and mental health develop connections with the community, and achieve their goals. Support Workers will participate in a 24/7 roster. Workers will assist participants in their needs of daily living including personal care, domestic assistance, social support, transport, etc.
Skills and experience:
- Experience working with participants who has Emotional Dysregulation and Aggressive behaviour
- Experience required in Epilepsy Manage,ent and EPAP
- Must be able to build rapport quickly and demonstrate empathy and understanding of issues relating to people with disabilities; and who may be at-risk and have high support needs.
- Extensive experience and/or qualifications relevant to working with people with disabilities and knowledge of working in residential settings.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- A positive approach to the rights of people with disabilities and an understanding of how the NDIS works.
- Strong communication skills and a clear understanding of support responsibilities particularly regarding professional boundaries
- Willingness to assist with personal care
you must have at minimum:
- Must hold a relevant Cert IV, Diploma, or Tertiary qualification (or its equivalent) / including demonstrated knowledge or experience in working with NDIS participants with complex needs.
- Must hold a WWVP card or willingness to obtain.
- Driving License (minimum P2)
- Must have a current First Aid certificate and medication administration certificate / or willingness to acquire it.
- Must have qualifications related to epilepsy or sufficient experience to handle epilepsy.
- Must be willing to attend periodical training and uphold registrations and qualifications.
- Must have completed NDIS Worker Orientation.
- Must agree and sign a confidentiality form to protect organisational and participants’ information at all times.
- Current Manual Handling and HLTHPS006 Assist Clients with Medication certificates
What we offer
- Excellent/ competitive pay rate
- Ongoing training and development opportunities,
- Supportive and friendly working environment,
- Diverse and inclusive organisation
- Flexible working hours - weekdays, weekend, nights, Public Holidays.
- Penalty rates on evenings, nights and weekendsFor further enquiries about this role, please email: [email protected]
Successful applicants will be required to consent to reference checks and a criminal record check.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $33.00 – $44.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Ability to do Sleep over shifts/3-4 shifts a week
- Do you have Experience with Epilepsy Management and EPAP
Licence/Certification:
- Working with Children Check (Required)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (Required)
- National Police Certificate (Preferred)
- Driver Licence (Preferred)
- HLTHPS006 Assist client with medication (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
