Special Needs Support Worker jobs

This is an exciting opportunity for passionate Support Workers with relevant experience to join a dynamic environment and support staff. As a Support Worker, you will provide assertive outreach support to NDIS Participants with a range of disabilities such as anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder. This includes intensive, flexible, responsive, client-focused support with the aim of assisting clients to successfully improve physical and mental health develop connections with the community, and achieve their goals. Support Workers will participate in a 24/7 roster. Workers will assist participants in their needs of daily living including personal care, domestic assistance, social support, transport, etc.

Skills and experience:

• Experience working with participants who has Emotional Dysregulation, Cultural Sensitivity
• Must be able to build rapport quickly and demonstrate empathy and understanding of issues relating to people with disabilities; and who may be at-risk and have high support needs.
• Extensive experience and/or qualifications relevant to working with people with disabilities and knowledge of working in residential settings.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• A positive approach to the rights of people with disabilities and an understanding of how the NDIS works.
• Strong communication skills and a clear understanding of support responsibilities particularly regarding professional boundaries
• Willingness to assist with personal care
• Current Manual Handling and Medication Administration certificates

you must have at minimum:

• Must hold a relevant Cert IV, Diploma, or Tertiary qualification (or its equivalent) / including demonstrated knowledge or experience in working with NDIS participants with complex needs.
• Must hold a WWVP card or willingness to obtain.
• Driving License (minimum P2)
• Must have a current First Aid certificate and medication administration certificate / or willingness to acquire it.
• Must have a manual handling certificate.
• Must be willing to attend periodical training and uphold registrations and qualifications.
• Must have completed NDIS Worker Orientation.
• Must agree and sign a confidentiality form to protect organisational and participants’ information at all times.
• What we offer
• Excellent/ competitive pay rate
• Ongoing training and development opportunities,
• Supportive and friendly working environment,
• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Salary Sacrifice for all workers
• Flexible working hours - weekdays, weekend, nights, Public Holidays.
• Penalty rates on evenings, nights and weekends. For further enquiries about this role, please email: hr@moreopportunities.com.au

Successful applicants will be required to consent to reference checks and a criminal record check.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $35.00 – $46.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid Manual Handling Certificate?
• Ability to do 2-3 Sleepover shifts a week
• Do you have experience working with Complex Participants?
• What type of Complex care experience do you have?

Licence/Certification:

• Working with Vulnerable People Registration (Required)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (Required)
• Driver Licence (Required)
• Assist client with medication (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person