AddressAre you a qualified Support Worker who is passionate about providing high quality care and support to people who need it the most? If so, we want to hear from you!
About the Role
We are seeking Support Workers who are ready to step into a rewarding and dynamic role supporting clients with high-intense needs. The ideal candidate will be caring, warm and diligent in their conduct and will play a vital role in enriching our client's lives through daily capacity building and community engagement.
Selection Criteria
The ideal candidate will have:
- Certificate III (or higher) in Disability Service/Care or other related area/s
- 2 years + experience in Disability Services
- Crisis Prevention & Intervention Certification
- Current First Aid Certification
- Mental Health First Aid/ Trauma-Informed Care Training
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Somatic Symptom Disorder, Autism and ADHD Training/ Awareness
- WA Police Clearance
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current WA Driver’s License and ability to undertake travel as required.
The ideal candidate will be able to:
- Develop therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help manage anxiety, depression, and psychotic symptoms.
- Work collaboratively with other professionals, including psychiatrists, behaviour support practitioners, and Support Workers, to provide comprehensive care.
- Support client independence in activities of daily living.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the legal and ethical guidelines around restrictive practices, ensuring they are applied appropriately and reviewed regularly.
- Respond to injuries, self-harm and aggressive behaviours in a proactive and reassuring manner.
- Recognise and manage seizures.
- Respond to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Why work for Affirm Care?
At Affirm Care, we pride ourselves on being a diverse and equitable organisation. Since opening our doors in 2020, our values of compassion, equity, diversity, respect, relationship, integrity, and collaboration have continued to form the foundation in which we operate. In addition to working for an established organisation, you will also receive:
- Competitive remuneration.
- Ongoing access to mentoring and professional development to excel in your role.
- Training & Development opportunities.
- Access to quality Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
If you meet the requirements outlined for this role, please apply now by submitting your resume and cover letter detailing your experience.
Should you require any further information, please contact Hawa Donzo, Human Resource Development & Talent Acquisition Specialist on 08 8396 0***. While we would love to contact every applicant, this is not always possible. We thank every applicant in advance for taking the time to apply.
Affirm Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We especially encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, young people, women, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability to apply.
Applications will close June 28th, 2024, at 4.30pm WST. Please note that late, pro forma and emailed applications will not be considered so, please allow for appropriate time in completing your application.
