Disability Support Worker- Complex Support (Behaviour Support) - Casual & PPT

Disability Support Workers - Complex Behaviour | Casual and Part-time

About the role

As a Disability Support Worker, your main responsibility will be to provide personalized assistance to participants with challenging behaviours and assist them in reaching their objectives. This involves supporting and enhancing their capabilities, aiding them with daily tasks, and overseeing the implementation and progress of their individual plans. You will work with a team of professionals to ensure high-quality services and strive towards positive results for participants within an active setting. They may include and are not limited to

• Reading and implementing Complex Support plans
• Requirements for Complex Support include managing crises and assisting participants in accessing their professional networks.
• Assisting with personal care
• Medication assistance
• Meal preparation
• Light housework
• Shopping and transport to medical appointments
• Social support and community engagement

Skills Required

Experience in Behaviour Support?

• Passion for bringing the best out of people through a positive approach to Behaviour Support
• Experience in providing positive support to clients with challenging behaviours
• Experience in reading and implementing Positive Behaviour Support Plans
• Ability to report and manage restrictive practices, potential risks and incidents.
• Work closely with the participant and their support network to ensure the best outcomes for the individual.
• Possess incredible emotional intelligence and have a practical, empathetic, flexible approach.
• Previous experience in Behaviour Support and PART training or MAPA training
• Experience in managing complex situations while delivering safe and effective behaviour management support
• Exhibit adaptability, resilience, transparency, trustworthiness, and passion.
• Understanding of self-care, boundaries and limit setting.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts across a 24/7 roster

Benefits of working with Classy Life!

• Grow or kick-start your career with us! 
• Cultural Diverse range of Support Workers and participants
• Full training is provided with managers and a 24/7 support line
• Supportive arrangements during the pandemic, including COVID-19 Special Leave if required to isolate, additional paid screening time each shift and full supply of all PPE
• Competitive hourly + penalty rates, paid travel time and kilometres + direct reimbursement of tolls/parking costs incurred at work

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Ability to provide care and compassion to others with a person-centred approach
• Valid Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle (essential)
• Have the flexibility to work on a 24/7 rotating roster, which includes days, evenings, awake shifts, sleepovers and weekend shifts
• Have a current First Aid and CPR Certificate (HLTAID0011) or willingness to obtain before commencing
• Be willing to provide an NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC) Clearance
• Can support others with personal care and domestic duties in a respectful way
• Have the capacity to meet the physical requirements of the job, which may include manual handling tasks
• Have good computer, communication, and interpersonal skills
• A confirmation record of COVID-19 vaccination (doses 1, 2 and booster)

So, who is Classy Life?

We're glad you asked! Classy Life is a new name in disability services, but we pride ourselves on the support we offer and currently give that is creating a fantastic, person-centred name for ourselves. Please find out more about us at www,classylife.com.au.

At Classy Life, you are not just a number. You are our staff, our front line. We endeavour to support and look after our staff!

Your application will include the following questions:

Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

Do you have prior experience as a Disability Support Worker?

Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?

Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

Does your vehicle have insurance coverage for business use?