Support Worker

Mmt Care Pty Ltd.; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training in Proloquo and sign language

Shadow shifts before start

RN-led training and development

Recognition and reward program

Job summary

MMT Care Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Support Worker to empower participants with complex needs. You will assist with personal care, including AFO brace management, and help with transitions between appointments. Training in Proloquo and sign language will be provided to support effective communication.

Applicants should bring calm, patient, and respectful approaches, with a commitment to documenting progress and working with families and support teams to achieve personal goals.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting participants with complex behaviours and Positive Behaviour Support strategies.
• Calm, respectful, person-centred approach to challenging or changing situations.
• Willingness to learn Proloquo and sign language (Auslan a bonus).
• Observe and record changes in wellbeing against the support plan and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support promoting dignity, choice, safety and independence.
• Assist with personal care, including helping the participant with putting on their AFO brace.
• Support transitions to and from appointments.
• Support participants with complex behaviours using calm, respectful strategies per the PBS plan.
• Use Proloquo and sign language to enable participant choice.
• Encourage participant to build confidence and stay connected with community.
• Complete accurate records and progress notes to support outcomes.

Skills

Complex behaviour support

Person-centred approach

Documentation

Clear communication

Tools

Proloquo

Auslan

Job description

We are looking for staff who have experience managing complex behaviour, as well as providing support with day-to-day personal care.

Staff will assist the participant with putting on their AFO brace and transitioning between appointments. This role requires staff to communicate with the participant using Proloquo and sign language. Training will be provided to support you in learning both.

At the heart of this role is one simple purpose: Empowering participants to achieve personal, social, and self-care goals, creating memories that last a lifetime.

Your Impact

• Provide person-centred support that promotes dignity, choice, safety, and independence.
• Assist the participant with personal care, including putting on their AFO brace.
• Support the participant with transitions to and from appointments.
• Support the participant with complex behaviours using calm, respectful, and consistent approaches in line with their Positive Behaviour Support plan.
• Use Proloquo and sign language to communicate with the participant and support them to make their own choices.
• Encourage the participant to build confidence, stay connected with their community, and work towards their personal, social, and self-care goals.
• Complete accurate records and progress notes to support continuity of care and positive outcomes.

About You

You are an experienced Support Worker who brings skill, compassion, and reliability to complex disability support.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Have experience supporting participants with complex behaviours and have worked with Positive Behaviour Support strategies
• Bring a calm, respectful, person-centred approach to challenging or changing situations
• Are confident with personal care and providing support with dignity
• Are willing to learn Proloquo and sign language (experience with AAC or Auslan is an advantage)
• Can observe and record changes in a participant's wellbeing against their support plan, and elevate
• Communicate clearly, follow support plans, and work collaboratively with families and support teams

Before you can start

• A cleared NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current HLTAID011 Provide First Aid and HLTAID009 Provide CPR Qualification

What we offer

• Weekend, evening and public holiday work is paid at the SCHADS penalty rates on top of your base rate
• Training in Proloquo and sign language, plus shadow shifts before you start
• Continuous learning opportunities through our Registered Nurse-led training, coaching and skill development to support your growth and development
• A recognition and reward program for people who go above and beyond

About Us

MMT Care supports people with disability across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.

MMT Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.