Disability Support Specialist – Flexible Work Options

CareChoice; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Additional leave

Pay on demand

Career development and training

Wellbeing support

Discounts and rewards

Job summary

CareChoice is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers to assist participants with complex needs in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. You will provide person-centered support, promote safety and independence, and help participants achieve their goals.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years experience, a Certificate III/IV in Disability, and a strong understanding of professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability or a similar/related field.
• Minimum 2+ years experience as a Disability Support Worker.
• Experience supporting participants with mental illness and complex behaviours of concern.
• Strong understanding of professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered support to participants with complex behavioural support needs.
• Support participants with community access and achieving individual goals.
• Assist with manual handling, personal care and activities of daily living.
• Follow Behaviour Support Plans and Client Care Plans including safety strategies.
• Respond calmly to behaviours of concern and challenging behaviours.
• Work collaboratively with the broader care team.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Reliability

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support/Disability

Job description

CareChoice is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers to assist participants with complex needs in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. You will provide person-centered support, promote safety and independence, and help participants achieve their goals.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years experience, a Certificate III/IV in Disability, and a strong understanding of professional boundaries and confidentiality.