Disability Support Worker - Alice Springs (Male)
Located in ALICE SPRINGS - this not a FIFO role.
Male
We are seeking
resilient, experienced, passionate and enthusiastic
Disability/Mental Health Support Carers with a passion for helping people in the regional areas.
You will need previous experience and be comfortable supporting people with Psychosocial and Mental Health Disability.
At ISA, we call you Support Mentors as you mentor and work with your clients. The ideal mentor will be friendly, fun and engaging, providing direction to build a therapeutic relationship to successfully assist our clients wiht community activity and life skills.
Key Responsibilities
Follow a person-centred support plan to ensure client safety and wellbeing are at the centre of everything you do
Provide support and assistance with daily living tasks and social activity, including medication prompting.
Maintain a high level of progress in note-taking and record-keeping
Maintain a high level of integrity and regard for professional boundaries, confidentiality and dignity in the delivery of support
Build and maintain positive relationships with the client and their wider support networks.
Skills & Experience
Previous experience supporting and working with people with complex intellectual disabilities and behaviours
Experience in working in regional and remote locations
Culturally competent in supporting people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Ability to think on your feet
Requirements
You are located in Alice Springs
Australian Driver's Licence and fully insured vehicle
A Certificate III in Disability / Community Services or relevant industry and/ or lived experience
Current First Aid Certificate (Including CPR)
NDIS WSC and WWCC
Successful candidates will be required to complete other online probity training
We are a growing, innovative organisation that champions the work our people do – regular employee recognition awards and incentives.
An opportunity to work for an organisation that invests in the quality of its services through the development and training of its employees.
With a commitment to continuous improvement, ISA provides a range of education and training opportunities in a supportive and collaborative team environment
About the Organisation
Innovative Support Australia (ISA) is a Disability Service Provider with a focus on providing bespoke support to achieve the best possible outcomes for the people we support.
We support young people, adults and their families with disabilities and mental health conditions. We take a creative and collaborative approach to building resilience and the capacity to live independent and inclusive lives.
As the name suggests, we are innovative and are seeking other out-of-the-box thinkers to join our growing team of dedicated support staff.
We are seeking experienced support workers with a strong focus on verbal and physical aggression and advanced de-escalation skills, comprehensive training will be provided to all applicants, with the opportunity to professionally develop your career.
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
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