Senior Disability Support Worker – Complex Support | Full-Time
Full-Time | MALAGA, WA -
A specialised role for an experienced Support Worker
All Community Care is seeking an experienced Disability Support Worker to join our team in a full-time capacity supporting a young participant with complex support needs.
This is not a general support worker position. The role requires a calm, confident and experienced worker who is comfortable providing consistent one-to-one support, building trust over time and working within an established Behaviour Support Plan and support framework.
The successful applicant will be someone who can remain composed in challenging situations, recognise changes in behaviour and presentation, and provide consistent support without becoming reactive.
About the role
You will provide direct one-to-one support across home and community environments, with a focus on:
- Implementing and following Behaviour Support Plans and established support strategies
- Supporting emotional regulation and recognising behavioural triggers
- Developing and maintaining a strong, trusting relationship with the participant
- Supporting daily living skills and increasing independence
- Supporting community participation and engagement
- Assisting with medication in accordance with relevant procedures and training
- Following manual handling and other participant-specific support requirements
- Maintaining clear and professional communication with family, management and allied health professionals
- Providing consistent support and detailed handover/documentation
- Working collaboratively with the participant's broader support team
What we are looking for
This position is suited to a mature and experienced Disability Support Worker who has demonstrated experience supporting people with complex needs.
You will ideally have:
- Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience supporting participants with complex behaviours and/or high support needs
- Experience implementing Behaviour Support Plans
- Experience supporting emotional regulation and identifying behavioural triggers
- Medication competency or relevant medication experience
- Manual handling experience
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current First Aid and CPR
- A current driver's licence and reliable vehicle
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to work independently while following participant-specific support strategies
- A reliable and consistent approach to attendance and documentation
The person we are looking for
Qualifications are important, but experience, judgement and personality are equally important in this role.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Calm under pressure
- Patient and emotionally intelligent
- Reliable and consistent
- Confident working independently
- Comfortable receiving direction and implementing established strategies
- Able to build genuine rapport without becoming over-dependent on the participant
- Professional when communicating with families and other professionals
- Focused on helping the participant develop greater independence
Why this role is different
This is a relationship-based support role, rather than a high-volume support position.
You will have the opportunity to become an important and consistent part of one participant's support team and work closely with the participant, family and wider professional team.
For the right person, this is an opportunity to build a long-term role around meaningful, consistent support rather than moving between multiple participants and environments.
Employment
Full-Time | Permanent
The position will be approximately 38 hours per week, with the exact roster discussed during the recruitment process.
Wages and employment conditions will be discussed based on experience and in accordance with the applicable award and employment requirements.
How to apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining:
- Your experience supporting participants with complex needs
- Your experience with Behaviour Support Plans and complex behaviours
- Why you believe you would be suited to a consistent one-to-one support role
Please note: Due to the specialised nature of this position, applications from candidates without demonstrated experience in complex disability support may not be progressed.
Applicants must reside north of the Swan River and have reliable transport.
Pay: $30.00 – $40.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
Education:
- Certificate I - IV (Preferred)
Experience:
- Support Worker: 5 years (Required)
Licence/Certification:
- Manual Handling (Required)
- First Aid Certification (Required)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (Required)
- Full Driver Licence (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
