Disability Support Worker

Hypar Wild Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career and remuneration growth through

Flexible workplace with casual roles

Activity days with young people

Guidance from experienced leadership,

Refer-a-mate incentive program

Portable long service leave available

Job summary

HYPAR Group in South-East Queensland invites compassionate support workers/mentors to help participants achieve goals through mentoring and relationship building. Roles vary daily, focusing on empowerment, advocacy, and person-centred care.

Responsibilities include implementing care, safety and behaviour support plans; helping access community services; coordinating activities; domestic tasks; providing mental health support; and thorough documentation for NDIA and related bodies.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate IV or higher in a relevant qualification.
• Disability Support Work experience is highly regarded.
• Paid Blue Card.
• NDIS Disability Worker Screening (or valid yellow card).
• Child Safety background screening check (LCS2).
• Access to a registered vehicle with full comprehensive insurance.
• Open QLD Drivers Licence (International and P-Plate Licences will not be accepted).
• Smartphone that runs Android or iOS.

Responsibilities

• Create meaningful change by empowering, informing and advocating for participants.
• Implement care plans, safety plans and behaviour support plans.
• Assist participants to access community and health care services.
• Plan, assist and engage participants in suitable activities.
• Provide domestic support: house cleaning, laundry, cooking, budgeting and shopping.
• Provide mental health support within a therapeutic framework.
• Complete high-quality documentation for the NDIS and governing bodies.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Communication skills

Relationship building

Professional boundaries

Flexibility

Tech proficiency (smartphone/computer)

Education

Certificate IV or higher in Disability Support or relevant field

Disability support work experience

Job description

The HYPAR Group is a collective of specialist organisations supporting young people, people with disability, and people seeking personal wellbeing and independence.

We offer a range of tailored supports, including Mentoring, Supported Independent Living (SIL), Disability Support, Residential Care, Outdoor Mentorship and Adventure Activities to participants across South-East Queensland region.

For further information about our organisation please visit our website www.hypargroup.com.au.

About the Role

HYPAR are looking for exceptional support workers/mentors to assist our participants to achieve their goals through leading and mentoring, and building relationships.

Everyday can be a little different, but here at HYPAR the role of a support worker/mentor includes:

• Create meaningful change by empowering, informing and advocating for our participants
• Implementing care plans, safety plans and behaviour support plans.
• Assisting our participants to access community and health care services
• Planning, assisting and engaging participants in suitable activities.
• Provide domestic support, including but not limited to; house cleaning, laundry, cooking, budgeting, shopping, etc.
• Provide mental health support within a therapeutic framework to deliver quality care.
• Complete high-quality documentation to provide the NDIS and governing bodies with information relating to supports, incidences and funding needs.

About You

We’re looking for Mentors who not only have the skills for the role but will provide a positive, safe space for our young people as we promote their growth and connection to the community.

The ideal candidate will have:

• The desire to make a lasting difference in the lives of our participants
• Exceptional emotional intelligence, demonstrating initiative and flexibility, being able to build strong relationships with participants, families and stakeholders.
• The ability to maintain professionalism in high-pressure situations.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal, and are proficient in the use of smart phones and computers.
• Strong professional boundaries, and the understanding of their importance.
• Ability to work a flexible roster, with availability in the mornings, evenings, and weekends. Preference to have availability to do 1-2 sleep over shifts per week. We are also looking for a mentor for overnight awake shifts.
• Knowledge of NDIS Guidelines for reasonable and necessary supports, and the NDIS Commission Quality and Safeguarding Framework.

You will also be required to have or be willing to obtain:

• Minimum Certificate IV or higher in a relevant qualification - Highly regarded
• Disability Support Work or industry relevant experience - Highly Regarded
• Paid Blue Card
• Paid NDIS Disability Worker Screening (or valid yellow card)
• Child Safety background screening check (LCS2)
• Have access to a registered vehicle and full comprehensive insurance
• Open QLD Drivers Licence (International and P-Plate Licences will not be accepted)
• A working android or apple smartphone

Please ensure you meet ALL the minimum requirements above before applying.

Benefits of Working at HYPAR

• Career and remuneration growth through various internal training courses
• Flexible workplace with casual roles and close-to-home work options to promote work/life balance
• HYPAR Wild activity days with our young people - Kayaking, abseiling, camping and more!
• Support and guidance from an experienced leadership team, with on-call supervisors available 24/7
• Perform meaningful work and create a positive difference in the lives of our young people
• Refer-a-mate incentive program
• Portable long service leave available to employees

Applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.