Disability Support Workers- Thornleigh

7 days ago

Thornleigh New South Wales Australia Connecting Families Group Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Disability Support Workers to provide assistance and support to individuals with disabilities. The successful candidates will be responsible for helping clients with daily living activities, providing emotional support, and promoting independence and community integration.

About Connecting Families:

Connecting Families is a leading services provider in Australia. We are passionate about providing the highest quality of care to children and young people. This is achieved through taking a holistic approach to care that is focused on not only meeting their health and wellbeing needs, but creating an environment where they can achieve their goals. We care about supporting our people and our workers on the field and working closely with our child and youth participants. We strive to create an environment that is supportive and fosters a team approach in everything that we do.

Our motto: one team, one family.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
  • Provide emotional support and companionship to clients
  • Help clients with mobility and transportation needs
  • Administer medication and monitor health conditions
  • Assist with meal preparation and household tasks
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure the best possible care for clients
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation

Essential requirements:

  • Minimum nationally accredited completion of Certificate 4 and above in relevant Disability or Community Service field
  • Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Employee Working with Children Check
  • Willingness to obtain a National Police Check (Rapid Screening)
  • Experience in working with Level 3 Autism, impulsive aggression and severe Intellectual Disability
  • Experience in exhibiting physical aggression, property damage and low level of self-harming behavior

About you:

  • Minimum 12 months of experience working with children and teenagers in Disability settings
  • Must be available to work across a rotating roster including weekdays, sleepovers and weekend shifts.
  • Willing to undergo pre-employment checks and approvals as per clients discretion (waiting times may apply)
  • You have the ability to connect and build rapport with the young people and show a genuine interest in their lives, whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
  • You have the ability to manage difficult situations and behaviours and be able to de-escalate these situations in a therapeutic way.
  • You are committed to providing client-focused services with positive outcomes.
  • Experience Working with high needs vulnerable young people who have experienced significant trauma and understanding how this effects their behaviour and emotional needs.
  • Experience using a therapeutic approach to de-escalate challenging behaviours

Connecting Families benefits:

* Online training

* Free confidential counselling sessions available to staff

* Opportunity to travel interstate for casual shifts – we cover flights and accommodation costs

Due to the high volume of responses only successful candidates will be contacted.

Thank you for your understanding.

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