Complex Needs Ndis Support Worker

**Job description**

**Who is Calm Tree**

Calm Tree is a NDIS provider that delivers person centered care and support services, across the Gold Coast, Logan, Redland Bay, Brisbane, Ipswich region. At our core, Calm Tree values diversity, inclusion and community collaboration, and are committed to assisting people to improve the quality of life and level of independence.

With a growing participant base and growing team, we are searching for reliable, professional, and compassionate individuals who have a genuine desire to support individuals to develop capacity, build independence and achieve their life goals.

We take pride in delivering high quality reliable services to people of all ages from different backgrounds and cultures, and are looking to employ individuals who share our values and understand the different needs of participants.

**About the role**

As a Support Worker in our team, you will be supported to work beside youth to build their capacity with daily living skills, assist with social and recreational activities, implement and monitor practices that promote a healthier lifestyle, and empower participants to help them achieve their goals.

The role will involve working with participants (youth) with complex needs, mental health, and behaviours. Some may need assistance with medication prompts, full comprehension of PBSP, Mental health experience, and more. Experience and professionalism are expected, with demonstrated evidence required.

You will be required to work either in the participant's home, in the community or in one of Calm Tree's Supported Independent Living properties.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide person-centered support to clients with complex and/or challenging needs
- Work with complex participant with Positive behaviour support plans (PBSP) and Restricted Practices (RP)
- Provide transportation support to take participant to appointments, social and community participations so a reliable vehicle will be required.
- Build rapport and collaborate effectively with the participants, their families, friends and care team to achieve positive outcomes
- Be a mentor and encourage individuals to learn and undertake daily living tasks
- Provide personal care and assistance with personal and domestic activities
- Monitoring the well-being of clients and reporting on their progress
- Certificate III or higher Qualification in Individual Support or relevant academia?
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- Do you have prior experience as a disability support worker?
- Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
- Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
- Which of the following First Aid and CPR accreditations do you currently hold?
- Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
- Have you completed a qualification in disability?

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

**Salary**: $40.00+ per hour plus where applicable, penalty rates and allowances.

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program and Employee Assistance Program
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $32.00 - $46.75 per hour

Expected hours: 5 - 38 per week

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Public holidays
- Rotating roster
- Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Working with Children Check (required)
- NDIS Yellow Card (required)
- Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person