Immediate start for client-focused Disability Support Workers. Previous experience in supporting participants with complex care needs, mental health diagnosis, and behaviours of concern desired.
Casual Positions available, with the potential of permanent part-time contracts set at 60 hours per fortnight with additional shifts as possible to accommodate staff on leave. Ability to work a variety of shifts: Monday through Sunday. Flexible shifts based on client roster needs on a 24/7 rotating roster which includes evenings, sleepovers, awake shifts, and weekend shifts. Some shorter social shifts also available.
Must be willing to complete all job responsibilities required as listed below.
Benefits include:
* Ongoing training
* Competitive hourly rate paid according to the SCHADS award.
* Supportive and empowering management team
* Employee Assistance Program
* Salary Sacrificing
* Access to FREE online Training Portal to further develop industry specific skills and knowledge.
* Being part of Engedi means making a difference in people's lives.
Responsibilities will include:
* Meeting our clients' individual needs in the least restrictive way possible
* Mentoring clients and assisting them to develop skills - guiding people to develop independent living skills- \"do with, not for\"
* Being a positive role model and provide positive support to our clients in areas such as emotional behaviour, assistance with personal care and hygiene, transport, education, cooking and domestic duties
* Assisting in dispensing client medication and adherence to client support plans
* Assisting with personal care, aid changes, meal preparation and domestic tasks as required
* Manual handling and transport
* Completing clear, concise and factual handover notes and incident reports
* Managing complex and challenging client behaviours (including aggressive behaviours)
* Supporting our clients to engage with their local communities and culture through access to Community Participation Programs and recreational activities
* Nurturing dignity, autonomy and positive self-esteem
What you will bring:
* Australian citizenship or permanent residency is required for this position.
* Hold or be working towards obtaining a qualification in disability support (preferred)
* Certificate III in disability support or equivalent qualification is desired.
* Positive attitude, willingness to learn and work as a team member
* Strong communication skills both written and verbal
* Ability to take initiative and work as part of a team
* Current driver's license and registered vehicle (mandatory requirement)
* Current Blue Card and NDIS disability worker screening clearance. You can apply here https://portal.workerscreening.communities.qld.gov.au/ (mandatory requirement)
* Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (mandatory requirement)
* NDIS Worker Orientation Module (mandatory requirement)
* Previous experience supporting people with a range of behavioural concerns and needs preferred
* Basic computer literacy (training provided on our systems)
* Be willing and available for call in shifts.
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If you have any queries, please email ***********@engedi.org.au.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome, actively support and promote the employment of people from diverse groups, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people of diverse genders, sexes and sexualities (DGSS); culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) people; older people; and other diverse groups.