Innovative Support Worker: High-Impact SIL & Mental Health

Allara Support Services; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allara Support Services in Bathurst seeks compassionate Support Workers to assist participants with complex needs across housing sites. You’ll provide high-intensity support, personal care, daily living activities, and community engagement, following care plans and safety protocols.

A Cert III in Disability or Community Services and WWCC/NDIS checks are preferred. Flexible rosters, including overnights, weekends and holidays, are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with supporting individuals with Complex Needs.
• Experience with Behaviour Support Plans.
• Experience with Mealtime Management.
• Experience with Mental Health Illnesses.
• Experience with Hygiene/Infection control.

Responsibilities

• Provide high intensity support tailored to participants’ needs.
• Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and toileting.
• Facilitate daily living activities and capacity-building exercises.
• Manage household duties including cleaning, laundry and meal preparation.
• Administer medications accurately and adhere to prescribed protocols.
• Accompany participants to medical appointments and liaise with healthcare teams.
• Enable community participation by arranging transport and supporting activities access.
• Foster social engagement through companionship and interaction.

Skills

Complex needs support

Behaviour support

Mealtime management

Mental health

Infection control

English communication

Documentation

Flexible roster

Education

Cert III in Disability or Community Services

Job description

Allara Support Services in Bathurst seeks compassionate Support Workers to assist participants with complex needs across housing sites. You’ll provide high-intensity support, personal care, daily living activities, and community engagement, following care plans and safety protocols.

A Cert III in Disability or Community Services and WWCC/NDIS checks are preferred. Flexible rosters, including overnights, weekends and holidays, are required.