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, qualified 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) (Williamstown)
🏢 KangaCare Group
📍 Williamstown