AddressSeeking a team of experienced Youth Disability Support Workers to assist our client in reaching their goals and enhancing their independence.
About UsDanny Met Sally is a National Premium Disability Service Provider with a difference. We are the fastest growing disability service provider in Australia, let us tell you why. The philosophy that drives our organisational purpose is to support every client, staff member, their extended family, and everyone who comes into contact with DMS with the highest level of care, commitment, respect, and support that you would expect to be given to your family (Danny) or close friends (Sally).
Our purpose at Danny Met Sally is to set the benchmark standard of services provided for the disability community. We need the right team in place to help us achieve that - our Support Workers are a crucial part of this team and purpose.
To find out more about our story, visit: dannymetsally.com.au.
About the Role
Due to our rapid growth, we are looking for a vibrant and motivated team of individuals to join our journey in raising the standard of care provided to people living with a disability.
This role will be supporting a participant in his early teens living with level 3 Autism, behaviours of concern, and anxiety. He is also non-verbal, profoundly deaf, and is prone to having seizures.
The Support Worker will need to assist with personal care, implementing behaviour support Plans, managing challenging behaviours, medication assistance, community & social engagement, meal preparation, and domestic assistance.
The client loves swimming at Raging Waters, basketball, and playing with remote control cars and video games. The role would be best suited to someone who has had extensive experience working with kids and is willing to engage in fun activities with the participant. The ideal candidate will also be bubbly and outgoing in nature.
About You
- Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting youth with complex needs and behaviours of concern.
- Tertiary Qualification relevant to Youth Work or Disability.
- Knowledge of Behaviour support plans and Restrictive Practices.
- Medication Certificate or willingness to obtain.
- Seizure management training or willingness to obtain.
- Experience with hearing impaired and non verbal clients (Auslan training highly desirable)
- Working with Children's Check.
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate.
- Driver’s License & own car with comprehensive insurance.
- NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Flexible availability & commitment to an ongoing roster of support.
- Must be willing to swim.
We are seeking support workers whose values align with ours and want to help take part in raising the standard of care provided to people living with a disability.
Our support workers are a valued and integral part of our purpose, that are rewarded for their hard work and dedication through our employment benefits:
- Paid Casual Leave
Accrue up to 2 weeks of casual leave and use it for sick leave, mental health leave, or holidays. - Professional Development & Training Opportunities
Become an active Danny Met Sally Staff Member and gain free access to courses such as Diabetes Training, Stoma Care, Catheter Care, Peg Feeding, Epilepsy & Seizure Management etc. - Support from our team & wellbeing initiatives
As rewarding as being a support worker is, some days are tough. Our team is here for you! All Danny Met Sally team members have full access to our Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health. - Career Progression
We have support workers with incredible career journeys. From support workers to team leaders and onto full-time contracts managing our SIL Homes.
