AddressSymCare is seeking highly experienced, compassionate and motivated Male casual Support Workers to join our team in Wyndham Vale VIC and surrounding areas. We are seeking workers with proven experience in supporting individuals with mental health issues, intellectual impairment, Challenging Behaviours, trauma- informed care, conflict resolution, restrictive practice & positive behaviour support plans. If this sounds like you then hit the apply button!
Responsibilities:
- Providing complex care and support to our participants, including those with Challenging Behaviours of concern
- Providing personal care including showering, toileting, dressing, and medication administration
- Manual Handling
- Performing domestic duties such as cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation
- Transportation
- Supporting community engagement activities
- Behaviour and Mental Health Support
- Implementing PBSP strategies when needed
- Effective management of challenging situations.
Highly regarded and desirable:
- Flexible schedule availability and capacity to work rostered shifts
- Mental Health qualifications
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Ability to be highly engaging with the participant
- Autism care trained
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
- Calm and confident demeanour in challenging environments
- Engaging, fun and creative
- Capacity to provide personal care with sensitivity and respect
- Belief in inclusive values and client focus, respect, inclusion, integrity, excellence, and courage
- Fantastic, fun, and supportive team environment
- comprehensive induction, including education as part of onboarding
- In-depth training for complex modules of care
- Mentoring for leadership and management opportunities
- 8 hour shifts
- Active Nights Available
- Hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
- Paid industry-leading training from health professionals
- Additional penalty rates for night and weekend shifts
- Flexibility to support lifestyle and commitments
- Support and continued professional development
Requirements:
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates
- Challenging behaviour experience
- Working with Children Card
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Minimum Cert III in Disability or higher qualification in the relevant field
- Minimum 2 years experience
SymCare is dedicated to creating a workplace that fosters respect, understanding, and inclusion for all. We acknowledge and pay respects to the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking 'Apply'. For a confidential discussion, please email us at ***********@symcare.com.au.
Additional information
- Work Life Balance
- Competitive rates
- Ongoing training provided
