At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a young adult with complex needs through daily routines and engaging activities.
- Company: Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in lives.
- Benefits: Ongoing training, competitive pay, portable long service leave, and supportive environment.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while having fun and building genuine connections.
- Qualifications: Minimum Cert 3 in disability support and 2 years experience with complex care.
The predicted salary is between 15.3 - 18.7 $ per hour.
We are looking for a qualified, fit, fun, gentle and understanding support worker to join our complex care team and provide support to a young adult male living with AuDHD (Autism and ADHD), PDA (Pathological demand avoidance), ODD (Obsessive compulsive disorder) and selective/non-speaking communication. We are seeking to find qualified and experienced disability support workers who are patient, gentle, playful and willing to help build on existing capacity.
About the role:
- Approximately 20-24 hours per week
- Minimum shift 6 hours, with inactive overnight shift, Monday through to Sunday.
- We run a 7 day roster which may also include relief shifts to cover staff absence.
The right person will ideally be:
- Fit, fun, warm, patient and gentle
- A good understanding of kidney health, healthy eating and following nutrition restrictions and guidelines
- Experienced working with AuDHD, PDA, ODD and selective/non-speaking autism (minimum 2 years experience)
- Comfortable supporting a person through dysregulation and implementing behaviour support strategies
- Understanding of alternative/non-speaking communication and communication differences (echolalia and delayed processing)
- Familiar with PDA-informed, low-demand approaches
- Confident following strategies recommended by the wider care team
- Reliable, respectful and able to build a genuine connection through play and shared interests
- Calm and flexible when things don't go according to plan
Requirements:
- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Minimum Cert 3 in disability support or similar
- Minimum 2 years experience in disability support, complex care or SIL support
- Previous experience supporting children and adults with complex support needs is highly desirable
What the support may involve:
- Assisting with appointments and community access
- Supporting ADLs and everyday routines (meal preparation, morning routine, and evening routine)
- Helping during periods of dysregulation (implementing behaviour support strategies and de-escalation strategies)
- Progress note writing, bowel charting, medication charting, incident reports and progress notes
- Helping build confidence and independence
- ENGAGE, facilitate activities and generally having some fun together!
Whats in it for you?
- Ongoing training and support (access to modules: Manual Handling, Medication administration, Infection control, complex care supports and more)
- Portable long service leave
- Competitive pay rates
- Support from the surrounding allied health team
- Longer shifts with inactive sleepovers
All staff working to support the participant will be required to undergo client specific training prior to engaging with the client directly.
If this role is of interest to you, and your background and experience meets the requirements outlined in this advert, please apply now.
Compassionate Complex-Care Disability Support Specialist in Melbourne employer: The Creative Care Company
The Creative Care Company is an exceptional employer that prioritises compassion and support in the workplace, fostering a culture of empathy and understanding. With flexible hours and a commitment to employee growth, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities tailored to enhance your skills in disability support. Working with us means being part of a dedicated team that values each member's contributions while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.
