28 Nov
Innovative Services Australia
Morphett Vale
- MORPHETT VALE (5162) location
- Supportive Team Environment
- Complex Care Disability Workers
We are seeking Disability Support Workers experienced in complex care behaviours to join our fantastic team in Adelaide.
Your role is to support our clients who have diverse and complex needs. Your support and mentoring can have a meaningful impact on their lives, however, there will be challenging days due to behaviours and mental health. It's essential to have confidence and resilience to navigate these moments effectively.
You have a mature head on your shoulders, have confidence, resilience, and the ability to think on your feet, and put practical solutions in place. You are experienced in maintaining professional boundaries with empathy and respect. You are supportive and have strong communication skills.
Interested in working for a company that loves to do things differently and will provide you with the support and training to succeed in your role? Then we want to hear from you.
You have experience in working with people with complex and diverse needs such as:
- Challenging and complex behaviours
- Volatile physical and verbal aggression and de-escalation
- Strong background in youth
- Understands PDA ASD (providing choices)
Rosters: days, evenings and active nights available. This is a 2:1 support.
What’s in it for you
- An attractive hourly rate based on experience as per the SCHADS Award
- Regular employee recognition awards and incentives
- An prospect to work for an organisation that invests in the quality of its services through the development and training of its employees.
What we need from you:
- Working rights status
- Certificate III in Disability / Community Services or relevant industry or lived experience
- Current Disability Screening (DHS or NDIS worker Screening)
- Current Working with Children check
- Current First Aid Certificate (including CPR)
- Australian Drivers Licence and clean, roadworthy vehicle for transporting clients
- Comprehensive Car insurance for business use
- Good English language skills for both verbal and written communication
- Attention to detail to follow documented plans and for reporting/record-keeping
- An ability to develop positive relationship whilst maintaining strong professional boundaries
Please note we cannot employ candidates with Cert 4 In Disability (or similar) as our funding is capped at Cert 3 level.
A bit about us
Cutting-edge Support Australia (ISA) is a Disability Service Provider with a focus on providing bespoke support to achieve the best possible outcomes for the people we support. We support young people, adults and their families living with disabilities and mental health conditions.
We take a creative and collaborative approach to building resilience and the capacity to live independent and inclusive lives. As the name suggests, we are innovative and are seeking other out-of-the-box thinkers to join our growing team of dedicated support staff. We are a growing, creative organisation that champions the work our people do. With a commitment to continuous improvement, ISA provides a range of education and training opportunities in a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Successful candidates will be required to clear all relevant probity clearances. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
Your application must include a covering letter which tells us:
- What special skills you have that can make a difference
- What you think people are looking for from their support team
- How you manage your own resilience and energy
If we think you may be a right fit for us, we will give you a call to do some pre-screening checks before inviting you in for an interview.
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Mentor?
- Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
- Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
- How many years' experience do you have as a High and Complex Needs Specialist?
- Do you own or have regular access to a fully insured car?
Company Overview
Please visit https://www.isaust.com.au/ for more information
📌 SA Disability Support Mentor - MORPHETT VALE
🏢 Innovative Services Australia
📍 Morphett Vale
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