Female Disability Support Worker with Mental Health Experience

**About Us**:
At JCICare Support Services, we are dedicated to bringing positive change to the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families. As a registered NDIS service provider, we offer a wide range of person-centered and individualized supports, empowering our participants to achieve their goals and aspirations.

JCICARE SUPPORT SERVICES is seeking to employ suitable female disability Support Workers with experience to join our growing team in Brisbane Northside (Redcliffe, Chermside and Caboolture). In this role, you will provide essential care and assistance to our Participants, promoting their independence and enhancing their quality of life. Our participants require only the best So, if you are experienced in supporting individuals with high needs, complex behaviour, reliable, compassionate, patient and committed to making a difference, then this position is for you.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**
- Promote and develop independent living skills
- Provide person-centred support to our participants
- Assist Participants with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks.
- Support clients in participating in community, social, and recreational activities.
- Have a clear understanding of positive behaviour support and active support
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of support activities
- Meal preparation, domestic duties and medication administration
- Be reliable and flexible to fill shifts when required
- Incident reporting and Sleep Logs recording is a must.
- Work across 24/7 roster and be available for sleepover shifts.
- Communicate with team members, family members, allied health services and other support services

**QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE**

**Mandatory Requirements**
**- Must be experienced in managing complex challenging behaviour and high intensity support.**
**- Experience in mental health support is highly regarded.**
**- Native English Speaker is required due to participant communication barrier.**
**- Experience with Incident reporting and Sleep Logs recording is a must.**
**- Available for Day Shift and Sleepover shifts.**

**Requirements**:

- Hold a current CPR and first aid certificate
- NDIS workers screening or yellow card and blue Card
- Certificate III in disability or related fields (or willingness to obtain)
- Have evidence of eligibility and right to work in Australia
- Valid Police Clearance Certificate
- Have experience in supporting individuals with complex behaviour
- MUST have a current Drivers Licence, Roadworthy & Fully Insured Vehicle and a Willingness to use Own Vehicle to Transport Participants.

**What we offer**:

- Fantastic and supportive team environment
- In-depth training for complex modules of care
- Mentoring for leadership and management opportunities
- 8 hours + shifts available including sleep overs and active night
- Support and continued professional development
- Attractive remuneration
- Recognition of staff support and well being. Debrief sessions for staffs

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $39.00 - $65.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Shift work

Supplementary Pay:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- Do you have experience in supporting individuals with complex behaviour?

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)
- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- National Police Certificate (preferred)
- Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person