SIL Disability Support Workers - Sawtell

Danny Met Sally; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Danny Met Sally Pty Ltd is seeking experienced SIL Disability Support Workers for Sawtell. You will support adults with complex mental health needs, helping them with daily living and wellbeing in their Supported Independent Living settings.

Role includes personal care, medication support (insulin), mobility assistance, and following care plans. Flexibility for sleepovers and varied shifts is required.

Qualifications

• 12+ months minimum experience as a Support Worker in SIL settings.
• Experience managing behaviours of concern and responding to high-risk situations.
• Follow detailed clinical instructions and support plans.
• Strong communication skills and calm under pressure.
• Willingness to administer insulin and undertake clinical training.
• Flexible availability across weekdays, weekends and overnight shifts.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and First Aid/CPR.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and assistance with daily living.
• Supporting medication administration, including insulin, following training.
• Monitoring blood glucose and following diabetes management plans.
• Providing catheter care and following bowel management plans.
• Assisting with mobility and transfers using hoists and wheelchairs.
• Responding to behaviours of concern and supporting mental health distress.
• Following care plans and restrictive practice requirements.
• Assisting with cooking, cleaning and household tasks.

Skills

Disability support

Mental health

Medication administration

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Disability

Job description

SIL Disability Support Workers - Sawtell

About Us
Danny Met Sally is a National Premium Disability Service Provider with a difference. We are the fastest growing disability service provider in Australia,let us tell you why.The philosophy that drives our organisational purpose is to support every client, staff member, their extended family, and everyone who comes into contact with DMS with the highest level of care, commitment, respect, and support that you would expect to be given to your family (Danny) or close friends (Sally).

Our purpose at Danny Met Sally is to set the benchmark standard of services provided for the disability community.
To find out more about our story, visit:dannymetsally.com.au

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced Disability Support Worker with strong mental health experience and a commitment to providing safe, person-centred care?

Danny Met Sally is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join our Supported Independent Living (SIL) team in Sawtell. You will support adults with complex mental health conditions and physical support needs, helping them maintain their wellbeing, independence and daily routines.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing personal care and assistance with daily living.
• Supporting medication administration, including insulin, following training and competency assessment.
• Monitoring blood glucose levels and following prescribed diabetes management plans.
• Providing catheter care and following complex bowel management plans.
• Assisting with mobility and transfers using hoists, slide sheets, wheelchairs and commodes.
• Responding calmly to behaviours of concern and supporting people experiencing mental health distress.
• Following mental health care plans, Behaviour Support Plans and authorised restrictive practice requirements.
• Assisting with cooking, cleaning and household tasks.

Mental health experience, flexible availability and willingness to work sleepover shifts are essential.

About You

To set the benchmark standard of services, we seek likeminded support workers that uphold and represent our core values:Integrity, Empathy, Creative, Inspire, Mindfulness & Bold.

In addition to our values, our support staff requiremandatory compliance:

• 12+ months minimum experience as a Support Worker in SIL settings
• Experience managing behaviours of concern and responding to high-risk situations, including suicidal ideation and wandering or absconding.
• The ability to follow detailed clinical instructions and support plans consistently.
• Strong communication skills, sound judgement and a calm approach under pressure.
• A willingness to administer insulin and undertake the required clinical training and competency assessments. Previous insulin administration experience is desirable.
• Flexible availability across weekdays, weekends and overnight shifts, including sleepovers.
• Relevant tertiary qualification (minimum Certificate III in Disability or related industry)
• Driver’s Licence & Car with Comprehensive Insurance
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Manual Handling Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Medication Administration Certification (or willingness to obtain)

Why Join Danny Met Sally?

We are seeking support workers whose values align with ours and want to help take part in raising the standard of care provided to people living with a disability.

Professional Development & Training

Become an active Danny Met Sally Staff Member and gainfreeaccess to courses such asMedication Training, Diabetes Training, Stoma Care, Catheter Care, Peg Feeding, Epilepsy & Seizure Management etc.

Support from our team & wellbeing initiatives

As rewarding as being a support worker is, some days are tough.Our team is here for you!All Danny Met Sally staff have full access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Career Progression Opportunities

We have support workers with incredible career journeys. From support workers to team leaders and onto full-time contracts.

If you meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you.

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