- Role supports a participant who has expressed a preference for a female support.
- Shift work - roster planned 4 weeks in advance.
- Opportunity for mentorship and career progression into a Team Leader role.
Maxlife Care is a leading Doctor-led NDIS provider, delivering personalized and clinically robust care to participants with complex needs. We are driven by our shared purpose to provide the highest standard of quality social and clinical care, supporting our participants to live their lives to Max!
Our experienced team ensures our unique ability to support the most complex medical, social and aspirational needs. As a result, we are growing fast!
Our values are being and belonging, quality, integrity, innovation, empathy and diversity are at the heart of every decision we make as a team.
Our client requires experienced Female Disability Support Workers who have experience supporting people with mental health conditions and challenging behaviors. This role reports to an Area Manager, who supports and trains you to ensure you deliver exceptional care.
About the Role:
- In home care assisting and enabling participants with daily tasks inc. meal preparation, personal care and administering medication.
- Assisting with domestic duties around the home.
- Supporting clients to engage and participate in their community.
- Support and enable participants to achieve their goals.
About You
- Minimum 2 plus years of experience in the disability sector.
- Experience working in behaviour support environments, with exposure to restrictive practices highly regarded
- Strong de-escalation skills, with the ability to respond calmly and safely to behaviors of concern in line with Behavior Support Plans.
- Able to follow structured routines and deliver consistent, person-centered support that promotes participant safety and independence
- Competent in documentation and data collection, including incident reporting, progress notes, and ABC charting
- Understanding of regulatory and safeguarding requirements within the NDIS framework (desirable)
- Minimum Certificate III Disability or similar/higher.
- NSW Driver’s License (or similar) plus own car is desirable.
Our benefits:
- Flexible working environment
- Buddy shifts with experienced Disability Support Practitioners
- Learning and development opportunities
- Opportunities to transition into Permanent Part Time employment.
- Support & mentor people with Disabilities and make a difference
- Attractive and Competitive Pay Rates (SCHADS Award)
- Opportunities to move into permanent roles
- Partnership with Sonder for EAP and Wellbeing support.
How to apply & next steps:
To Apply for an opportunity in our growing team, click on the "Apply Now" button and attach your resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
All staff must be vaccinated against COVID-19.
