Job Description
Disability Support Worker -Preston VIC (Complex Needs and Community Access)
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We are looking for experienced Disability Support Workers to support participants with high support needs. Depending on participant needs, your responsibilities may include:
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Providing support in home and community settings
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Supporting participants with complex behaviours and behaviours of concern
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Implementing Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) and established support strategies
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Supporting participants with psychosocial disabilities, Autism, intellectual disabilities and complex presentations
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Assisting with personal care, daily living tasks and household routines
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Supporting community access, appointments, shopping and social activities
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Providing high-intensity supports where appropriately trained and qualified
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Medication assistance in accordance with care plans and organisational procedures
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Completing accurate progress notes, incident reports and behaviour documentation
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Recognising and appropriately responding to changes in behaviour, wellbeing or risk
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Working collaboratively with families, support coordinators, clinicians, behaviour support practitioners and other stakeholders
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About You
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We are looking for someone who:
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Have previous experience supporting people with complex disabilities
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Are confident managing challenging behaviours and escalations
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Can remain calm, skilled and responsive in high-pressure situations
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Understand positive behaviour support, restrictive practices and participant rights
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Have strong communication, observation and documentation skills
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Can follow detailed care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies
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Are reliable, punctual and committed to providing consistent support
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Understand professional boundaries and the importance of participant choice, dignity and independence
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Are comfortable working independently as well as within a multidisciplinary care team
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Requirements
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Applicants should hold or be willing to obtain relevant requirements, including:
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Certificate III/IV in Disability, Individual Support, Community Services or a related qualification
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NDIS Worker Screening Check
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Working with Children Check
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Current First Aid and CPR
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Valid Australian driver's licence
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Reliable and insured vehicle
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Current National Police Check
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Medication
competency/training
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Manual Handling training
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Relevant worker training modules
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📌 Disability Support Worker -Preston Vic (Complex Needs And Community Access) (South Australia)
🏢 KangaCare Group
📍 South Australia