Casual Support Worker (SIL - Salisbury)

SACARE; City of Salisbury; Sur place; AUD 39 000 - 47 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Plenty of hours

Permanent opportunities

Flexible rosters

Career development

Employee Assistance Program

Meaningful work

Training opportunities

Résumé du poste

SACARE is seeking experienced Casual Support Workers to join our SIL home in Salisbury, SA. You will empower participants to achieve goals with personal care, meals, community access and behaviour support in a safe, structured environment.

Ideal applicants have experience with high/complex needs, current checks (NDIS, DHS WWCC), First Aid/CPR, and a Certificate III in a related field. Flexible shifts and ongoing training are available.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting participants with high and complex behaviours of concern
• Experience in SIL, residential, facility or accommodation-based disability support settings
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current DHS Working With Children Check
• Current First Aid Certificate with CPR
• Current Manual Handling Certificate
• Unrestricted Driver's Licence
• Basic Continence Aid Training (RTO)
• Assistance with Medication Training (RTO)
• Strong communication, de-escalation and participant engagement skills
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team

Responsabilités

• Personal care and daily living support
• Meal preparation and household tasks
• Community access, social engagement and recreation
• Implementing support plans and behaviour support strategies
• Providing positive behaviour support for complex needs
• Maintaining a safe, structured SIL environment
• Documenting progress and incidents accurately

Connaissances

Strong communication

De-escalation

Participant engagement

Formation

Certificate III in Individual Support/Disability/Aged Care

First Aid CPR

Description du poste

SACARE is a South Australian-owned and operated organisation leading the way in providing innovative in-home and supported accommodation care solutions to a diverse range of participants.

We are currently seeking experienced Casual Support Workers to join our team at our Supported Independent Living (SIL) home in Salisbury. This role is ideally suited to support workers who have experience working with participants who present with high and complex behaviours of concern within a facility-based or supported accommodation setting.

The successful candidates will possess the relevant skills, qualifications and experience to provide high-quality, individualised care and support while promoting participant choice, independence and wellbeing.

What's in it for me?

• Plenty of work hours available across a wide range of shifts
• Options to move into permanent and stable work
• Flexible rostering to accommodate your availability
• Opportunity to work for a nationally growing organisation where you can develop your career
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Work alongside an experienced team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

How will I help?

You will empower participants to achieve their goals and support their individual care needs, including:

• Personal care and daily living support
• Meal preparation and household tasks
• Community access, social engagement and recreational activities
• Implementing personalised support strategies and behaviour support plans
• Providing positive behaviour support to participants with complex needs and high behaviours of concern
• Supporting participants within a SIL environment while maintaining a safe, structured and therapeutic setting
• Accurately documenting participant progress, incidents and support provided

What do I need?

• Demonstrated experience supporting participants with high and complex behaviours of concern, mental health challenges and/or psychosocial disabilities
• Experience working within a Supported Independent Living (SIL), residential, facility or accommodation-based disability support setting
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current DHS Working With Children Check
• Current First Aid Certificate with up-to-date CPR
• Current Manual Handling Certificate
• Unrestricted Driver's Licence
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care or a similar qualification
• Basic Continence Aid Training (completed face-to-face through an RTO)
• Assistance with Medication Training (completed face-to-face through an RTO)
• Strong communication, de-escalation and participant engagement skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment

This is a valuable opportunity for candidates seeking a vibrant and professional working environment where their contribution is genuinely recognised and valued.

"This is not a job. It's a responsibility. If it were a job, you could work anywhere. You're here to transform care and change lives. In return, yours will be transformed."

People are the centre of everything we do.

SACARE is committed to child safety, safeguarding and zero tolerance. We take seriously our responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, young people and adults we support.

All applicants and employees must provide mandatory screening checks. Only applicants with Australian working rights should apply. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.