Male Support Workers - Seven Hills

Maxlife Care Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Buddy shifts

Learning & development

SCHADS award pay

Permanent opportunities

Supportive team

Sonder support

Job summary

Maxlife Care Pty is seeking experienced Male Disability Support Workers to support people with mental health conditions and behaviours of concern in in-home settings.

You will report to an Area Manager who will provide training and ongoing development to help you deliver person-centred care and enable client goals in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in disability sector.
• Experience with mental health and autism.
• Confidence with behaviours of concern and de-escalation.
• Certificate III in Disability or higher.
• Strong communication and empathy.
• Person-centred practice is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home support including meals, personal care and medication administration.
• Assist with domestic tasks around the home.
• Support community engagement and meaningful activities.
• Help clients work towards personal goals.

Skills

Disability exp

Mental health & autism

Behaviour support

Cert III Disability

Communication skills

Empathy

Person-centred care

NDIS check

Driver's licence

Education

Certificate III in Disability

Job description

Maxlife Care is a leading provider of premium disability and aged care services, led by a team of dedicated doctors. We are driven by our shared purpose: to deliver the highest standard of social and clinical care, empowering our clients to live life to the Max. Our experienced team supports clients with complex medical, social and aspirational needs, and we are growing rapidly. Our values, being and belonging, quality, integrity, innovation, empathy and diversity, sit at the heart of every decision we make.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Male Disability Support Workers with a background in supporting people with mental health conditions and behaviours of concern. This role reports to an Area Manager who will support and train you to deliver exceptional, person-centred care.

Please note: This role is open to male applicants only, in line with our client's right to choice and control over who provides their personal care. This is a genuine occupational requirement under Section 30 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), and reflects our commitment to their gender, comfort, privacy and dignity.

About the Role

• Providing in-home support with daily tasks such as meal preparation, personal care and medication administration.
• Assisting with domestic duties around the home.
• Supporting clients to engage with their community and participate in meaningful activities.
• Enabling clients to work towards and achieve their personal goals.

About You

• Minimum two years' experience in the disability sector.
• Experience across a range of disabilities, includingmental health and autism.
• Confidence supporting clients with behaviours of concern, using positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques.
• Certificate III in Disability (or similar or higher).
• Strong communication skills.
• Genuine empathy for the issues facing people with disability.
• A strong belief in the principles of person-centred practice.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to work well under pressure.
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• NSW Driver's Licence (or similar) and own car preferred.

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment.
• Buddy shifts with experienced Disability Support Practitioners to build your confidence.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Attractive and competitive pay rates (SCHADS Award).
• Opportunities to transition into permanent part-time and permanent roles.
• A supportive team culture where you are mentored and celebrated for the difference you make.
• Access to Sonder, providing confidential 24/7 support for your safety, medical and mental health needs.