Specialist Support Workers

2 weeks ago

Ipswich, Australia FOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICES Full time

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Description

Support Worker - Complex Behaviours &/or Complex Medical Needs

About Focal

Focal is a well established local provider with almost 50 years presence in disability support services. At Focal we support people of all ages and needs in their homes and the community. Through our person-centred approach, we are building a brighter tomorrow for people with disability throughout South-East Queensland.

For those we support, it's all about building their capacity to exercise freedom, choice and control. We work alongside each participant as advocates - to help them maximise and implement all the supports in their plan including informal, mainstream, community, formal and funded supports.

In response to increased demand from our clients and the needs of our community, Focal is looking for exceptional Support Workers who have extensive experience in Child Safety, PBSPs, Mental Health and Palliative Care to work closely with our clients and their families. Grow with Focal through opportunities to expand your skill sets.

Benefits of joining Focal

Part time and Casual Roles available

Generous Salary Packaging benefits up to $15,900

Opportunities for specialised training

About you

Reliable | Motivated | Passion for empowering others

To be eligible for this role you must have a MINIMUM qualification of Certificate IV in Individual Support or Mental Health and/or AT LEAST 2 years experience dealing with clients who have PBSPs or complex high medical needs. We have a large number of clients to assist and will require good availability. Open to overnight shifts as well a plus.

Enrolled nurses / university students studying Paramedicine, Psychology, Mental Health, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work are welcome. Advanced qualifications in a relevant field is highly regarded.

For this specific role, it is ESSENTIAL that you have:

Minimum 2 years' experience working with or have knowledge of PBSPs, Autism Spectrum Disorder/Asperger's, Severe Trauma, ADHD, Epilepsy

Certificate Quals in Mental Health or Individual Support

Experience with PEG Feeding, Stoma, Tracheostomy & Seizure Management

Good physical fitness - ability to lift up to 20kg and handle hoists

Excellent mental resilience

Valid Australian Driver's Licence along with a comprehensively insured vehicle

Current First Aid & CPR Certificate

Blue Card & Yellow / NDIS Worker Screening Clearance Card

MAYBO / CPI training highly regarded

Strong work ethic and good reliability

Casual and permanent part-time opportunities available depending on client match

If this sounds like an opportunity for you and you are committed to making a difference in people's lives APPLY NOW for this purposeful role.

Role Type

On-site
• Permanent
• Part-time
• Mid-level Senior

Pay Rate

32.21 AUD AUD (Hour)

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