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SalaryStriving Ability Support is a small, unique family orientated organisation that specialises in children, teenagers and young adults. We all commit 100% to the best person-centered care approach for each individual client and their families. We strive to make sure nobody is left behind.
Everyone, not just participants, but also staff, carer's, families and friends are treated with respect and dignity and all our staff have a passion for working with all kinds of people and helping them achieve their goals and live their life the way they wish to.
About the Role:
We are currently seeking experienced MALE SUPPORT WORKERs with experience in working in disability or a social work/residential housing setting to work with some of our young people ranging in age from 11years old to young adults. We need people who are physically fit, active, energetic, enthusiastic, and professional individuals and that have a solid experience in the disability sector to join our team in Wodonga immediately on a casual basis that can lead to a permanent position or role.
Reporting to the Service Coordinator, you will be required to support participants to reach their individual goals through meaningful and fun activities in their home and out in the community. Some activities may include but are not limited to: swimming, kayaking, bike riding, walking, parks, cinemas and more.
As a Support Worker you will:
- Be respectful and communicate well with family members of those who you work with as you will be working in the participants family homes.
- Be able to think on your feet and be able to adapt to different situations and participants
- Support the people we care for to grow their skills basis and abilities to perform tasks to help live a meaningful and good life
- Support to develop and maintain independence and safety. This may be through personal care and hygiene, health and wellbeing, meal preparation or supporting them to access the community and activities
- Implement Behaviour Support Plans aimed at supporting the individual who demonstrates challenging behaviours to achieve their goals
- Implement routines and structures set out by Allied Health Teams
Please note that you may be required to work morning, afternoon and active overnight shifts depending what will be required of the participant which will include some weekend and public holiday shifts too.
Some travel may be required to clients who are outside of the Wodonga area, however a work car will be provided for this when required.
Criteria:
- Physically fit and active
- Skills to manage Behaviours of Concern in line with a Behaviour Support Plan
- Understanding of restrictive practice policies
- Experience with Mental Health is desirable
- Experience with Autism is desirable
- The ability to develop a positive relationship with the participant
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to work with children with disabilities
- Experience with psychosocial and complex and challenging behaviours
- Able to work in a fast paced environment
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current Drivers Licence
- Victorian Working With Children's Check
- Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate
- First Aid Certificate is desirable
- NDIS ‘New Worker Induction Module’
- Cert III in Individual Support or Cert IV in Disability (or equivalent) is desirable
What we can offer:
- Well above award wages + above award sleepover rate + allowances. (We believe our staff should be paid well)
- Great Work/Life balance
- Full training and coaching to always up your skills and development
- The chance to take a holiday whilst working with our participants
- 24/7 Oncall support
For any enquiries regarding the position, please email ******@strivingability.com.au and a prompt reply will be given.
