Support Worker Co is a leading Support Worker Agency that provides best-fit Disability Support Workers to Disability Service providers.
We are partnering with a long-term specialist Disability Service provider operating out of Port Augusta, and we have plenty of work opportunities currently available within their SIL services.
What you need:
* Experience supporting people with complex physical & intellectual disabilities in a SIL setting
* Cert III in Individual Support or relevant
* Australian Driver's License - South Australian class C
* First Aid Certificate
* CPR
* NDIS Worker Screening Check
* Manual handling Training
* Medication Training Face to Face training
* NDIS Worker Orientation Module
* Working with Children Check (paid employment)
* Reliable smart phone with data
Overview of the role:
* Provide day-to-day support to people with a disability in a SIL environment to help them improve their independence and achieve their goals.
* 24-hour care model, meaning staff are required to work a combination of shifts – morning (from 6am), afternoon (from 2pm), overnight (predominately sleep overs)
* 6am - 9am, 2pm - 8pm, 4pm - 10pm, & sleep overs shifts to be covered
* Assist participants with the range of personal activities including hygiene support, use of manual handling equipment, medication assistance, domestic assistance, meals.
* Following specific positive behaviour support plans (PBSP)
* Assist participants with engaging in community, social and recreational activities.
* Support people within both group settings and 1-on-1 arrangements.
* Must be able to drive company vans to transport participants to community-based outings.
What we can offer you:
* Pay rates, terms and conditions better than any other staffing agency across Adeliade.
* Weekday, weekend shift loadings and overtime penalties per the industry award.
* Casual position with consistent hours & routine rosters however, to supplement consistent shifts staff ideally should be available to be pick up backfill shifts.
* Empowered by a dedicated Service Delivery Practice Excellence team providing you support, supervision, coaching and guidance.
* Work with a variety of participants, in a variety of support arrangements.
* Easy-to-use rostering app which allows you to view and accept shifts, complete reports/documents and update your availability.
* Numerous Rewards & Incentives
After you apply, you will be sent a link to complete our online screening questions which will help us process your application quicker.