Disability Support Worker

At LifeFul, we empower our clients to live their best lives by understanding their needs and guiding them to their desired outcomes. We give voice to those who need it and help build confidence in those who can.

We are expanding our team and seeking a YOUNG, FIT MALE Support Worker to ensure excellent support for our young clients with complex needs, a neurological disability and challenging behaviors.

**Responsibilities**:

- Community Access & Engagement: Assist a child with community participation, facilitating structured social activities, outings, and appointments to enhance social skills and confidence.
- Companionship & Emotional Support: Provide meaningful companionship, fostering a positive, engaging, and supportive environment for a child with neurological disabilities.
- Respite Care: Provide relief to caregivers, ensuring the child is safe and supported during the caregiver's absence.
- Behavior Management: Confidently manage and de-escalate challenging behaviors, implementing restrictive practices in line with the child's care plan and behavioral strategies.
- Compliance: Adhere to operational guidelines and reporting requirements, ensuring alignment with the child's care plan.

Skills & Values
- Care & Risk-Taking: Passion for supporting children with disabilities, especially those with complex behaviors, while embracing opportunities for growth.
- Excellence & Accountability: Reliable and dedicated to providing consistent, high-quality care.
- Physical Fitness & Initiative: Capable of performing physically demanding tasks and proactive in problem-solving, especially during high-stress situations.
- Safety & Innovation: Strong understanding of safe practices, with a focus on improving care and adapting to the child's unique needs.
- Credibility & Service: Deliver evidence-based support in line with his Allied Health Team with empathy, always prioritizing the child's well-being.

**Requirements**:

- Cert 3 or above in Disability/Aged Care/Individual Support.
- Minimum 1 year of experience working with children with disabilities, particularly managing behaviors of concern.
- Proven experience in supporting children with extreme behaviors and neurological disabilities.
- Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and checks (WWCC, NDIS screening, First Aid, CPR).

**Benefits**:

- Positive Culture: Supportive and inclusive environment for both staff and clients.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for training and development.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling options to accommodate your needs.
- Recognition & Support: Celebrating achievements and prioritizing well-being for both staff and clients.

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

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 3 per week

Schedule:

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

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Palm Beach, QLD: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

Application Question(s):

- Do you have a Cert 3 or Above in Disability, Individual Support or similar?

**Education**:

- Certificate I - IV (preferred)

**Experience**:

- High Level Disability Care: 2 years (required)
- Complex Behaviour Management: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)
- NDIS Workers Screening Check? (required)
- Covid 19 Vaccination (required)
- Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

**Location**:

- Palm Beach, QLD (preferred)

Work Location: In person