Disability Support Worker - Based in Alice Springs

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Employment type: Casual
Location: Alice Springs & Central Australia
Categories: Disability Services

  • Opportunity to gain wider experience
  • Training & 24/7 Support

We are looking for experienced Support Professional to join our team to provide support with challenging behaviors.

We help people with disability become more independent, in their own homes and the community.

  • Active support: develop personal interests, provide personal care, transportation and coach independent living skills
  • Health support: administer and document medication and follow health support plans
  • Positive behaviour support: manage behaviour triggers and escalation
  • Safeguarding: ensure safety of you and the participant, documentation and reports

About you

  • Demonstrated motivation to work with people with disability
  • Experience working as a support professional in a challenging environment
  • Knowledge and understanding of behaviour support plans
  • Manage and escalate challenging behaviours
  • Flexible with sleepover shifts
  • C3 in Disability, Individual Support or equivalent is preferred
  • Available to fulfill a rotating roster including weekends and overnights
  • NDIS Worker Check
  • National Police Check
  • Full Unrestricted NT Driver’s license
  • First aid andCPR certificate

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We offer

  • Competitive hourly rate based on SCHADS Award 2.1 - 2.2 (pending qualifications)
  • Paid training and opportunities for career development
  • 24/7 crisis and incident response support
  • Medication training will be provided
  • Centralised rostering
  • Free confidential counselling support
  • All required PPE

About us

We provide services to people with disability, young people and children in out-of-home care, their families and communities.  We believe everyone is equal. You can learn more about us here.

How to apply

All applications must be lodged online. For all enquiries please email Tashleen Kaur on tkaur@possability.com.au.

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

 

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Applications close: AUS Central Standard Time

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