AddressJoin Songbird as a Transitional Support Worker (Casual)
Are you an experienced disability support professional with a passion for making a real difference? Have you worked with a variety of participants, both high physical and high behavioural?
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth? Look no further – Songbird wants YOU to join our dedicated team in the Hunter Newcastle region as a Transitional Support Worker!
About Songbird:
As a leading NDIS service provider, we are committed to delivering exceptional support services tailored to the unique needs of each participant, ensuring they reach their fullest potential.
The Role:
This role differs from the standard disability Support Worker role. This role specialises in transitioning a diverse range of participants into Songbird’s support. These participants will require both high physical and high behavioural support. Experience in these supports is a requirement for this role.
This casual position is ideal for seasoned disability support experts who thrive in high-intensity support environments and are well-versed in delivering top-quality care in line with NDIS quality guidelines.
You'll be responsible for transitioning participants with diverse needs, including those with high behavioural and physical support requirements during their transition into Songbird’s regular support.
The role will be provided with stable hours on an ongoing basis with the flexibility to pick up extra shifts where available. This role will be paid at a higher pay point based on the extra responsibilities expected.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate seamless transitions for new participants into Songbird's services.
- Provide high-intensity support in accordance with NDIS quality guidelines.
- Utilise your extensive industry experience to work effectively with participants of varying needs, including high behavioural and physical support requirements.
- Collaborate closely with our team to ensure participant goals are met and exceeded.
- Maintain meticulous documentation and communication to ensure the highest standards of care.
Who are you?
Are you:
- Reliable – can YOUR team depend on you to show up?
- Passionate?
- Energetic with a can-do attitude (must)?
- A team player?
- Looking for a career change where you can make a difference to our community?
- A problem solver? No mountain is too big; you always find new ways to do things!
- A good communicator (with a sense of humour)?
Do you have?
- You have a passion for enriching the lives of people with a disability.
- Minimum 3 years of disability, aged care or nursing experience.
- Experience delivering support to participants with high behaviours and high physical needs.
- Flexibility to pick up shifts at short notice.
- Experience in client risk assessments and mitigation.
- A Certificate III or higher in Disability, Individual Support or Aged Care, or be enrolled in your second year of study towards your higher qualification in a relevant field (required).
- A Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (required).
- NDIS Worker Screen Check (required).
- Valid Australian Driver Licence (Red Provisional – minimum) (required).
Why work for us?
We:
- Career progression opportunities within our organisation - Invest in YOUR career today!
- Pride ourselves in our small worker to participant ratios.
- Provide opportunities to meaningfully engage with participants to promote their independence.
- Promote an engaging and supportive workplace.
- Focus on skills training and leadership development courses.
- Flexibility: Enjoy the benefits of a casual role that fits your lifestyle and commitments.
- Meaningful Impact: Make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and their families, every single day.
Join Us and Be Part of Something Extraordinary!
If you're ready to take your career to new heights and make a meaningful impact in the lives of others, apply now to become a Transitional Support Worker at Songbird.
