Disability Support Worker - Ballarat

SymCare is seeking highly experienced, compassionate and motivated Female/Male casual Support Workers to join our team in Ballart VIC. We are in search of individuals who possess both empathy and extensive experience in providing support to those facing mental health challenges, intellectual disabilities, and challenging behaviours. Our ideal candidate will bring a proven track record in trauma-informed care, conflict resolution and the implementation of positive behaviour support plans. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and join a team committed to compassionate care, hit the apply button!
 
Responsibilities:

• Providing complex care and support to our participants, including those with challenging behaviours of concern
• Performing domestic duties such as cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation
• Transportation
• Supporting community engagement activities
• Behaviour and Mental Health Support
• Implementing BSP strategies when needed
• Effective management of challenging situations
• General record keeping and report writing

   
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
• 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

Benefits:

• 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 - but limited
• 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
• Valid Police Check
• Minimum 2 years challenging behavioural 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'. Please note that we do NOT take resumes via email but in the case that you need to have a confidential discussion with us, please email ***********@symcare.com.au.