At a Glance
- Tasks: Empower participants to achieve personal goals and promote independence through structured support.
- Company: MMT Care, dedicated to providing compassionate care for individuals with complex needs.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, meaningful work, and the chance to make a real difference in people's lives.
- Other info: Opportunity for leadership and professional growth in a rewarding environment.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and help individuals thrive while creating lasting memories.
- Qualifications: Experience in disability services and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 $ per year.
Senior Support Worker – Complex Behavior Support
At the heart of this role is one simple purpose: Empowering participants to achieve personal, social, and self-care goals, creating memories that last a lifetime.
We are seeking compassionate, experienced Senior Support Workers who are passionate about supporting people with high physical support requirements and complex care needs to live with dignity, independence, and choice.
About the Role
MMT Care is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Support Worker to provide person-centred support to a participant with ASD and complex behavioural support needs.
The successful candidate will play a key role in establishing structured routines, supporting the participant to achieve personal goals and promoting independence and community engagement.
This is a part-time position, working 56 hours per fortnight.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the participant to develop daily routines and achieve personal goals, including gym activities, community outings and building positive relationships with family and peers.
- Implement positive behaviour support strategies to effectively manage behaviours of concern.
- Coordinate GP appointments and liaise with Behaviour Support Practitioners and Occupational Therapists.
- Maintain accurate progress notes, behavioural data and detailed incident reports.
- Provide regular updates to the House Coordinator regarding the participant's wellbeing and progress.
- Provide leadership and guidance to support workers, fostering a positive, inclusive and accountable team culture
About You
- Certificate III or above in Disability Services (Certificate IV desirable)
- Demonstrated experience supporting participants with autism and complex behaviours, preferably Autism Level 3.
- Relevant mental health training and practical experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs.
- Strong understanding of positive behaviour support and behaviour management strategies.
- Previous experience in team leadership, staff performance management and rostering.
- Excellent communication, documentation and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to build rapport, establish consistent routines and work collaboratively with families and allied health professionals.
- Current certifications: First Aid & CPR, NDIS Worker Screening Check, and Working With Children Check/Blue Card (or willingness to obtain)
- Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle.
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Senior Support Worker – Complex Behavior Support employer: Mmt Care Pty Ltd.
MMT Care is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises dignity, choice, and independence. Located across Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland, we provide comprehensive training in Proloquo and sign language, alongside continuous learning opportunities led by our experienced Registered Nurses. Our commitment to employee growth, coupled with competitive penalty rates for weekend and holiday work, makes MMT Care a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in disability support.
