MyPeople Disability and Support - Doncaster VIC

Disability Support Worker - Doncaster VIC 3108 (AND SURROUNDS)

MyPeople Disability and Support

MyPeople Disability and Support is a growing NDIS Service Provider committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support to NDIS participants. Our mission is to empower people with disability to lead fulfilling lives through tailored support that respects their individual needs and aspirations.

We are professionally trained and safety screened to national standards, and we pride ourselves on fostering independence, inclusion and choice for everyone we support.

THE ROLE

Location: Doncaster VIC 3108 and surrounds

We are seeking experienced and compassionate Disability Support Workers to provide person-centred support to a young man living in his own apartment in Bulleen.

Support is delivered in line with his Behaviour Support Plan, with a focus on safety, communication, daily living, community access and engagement.

Supervision and safety

- Provide close, line-of-sight supervision at all times outside the home, due to impulsivity and absconding risk
- Follow all approved restrictive practices, including locked doors within the apartment and a child lock engaged when travelling in the vehicle
- Manage behaviours of concern calmly and strictly in line with the Behaviour Support Plan
- Complete incident reports for any behavioural incidents in line with NDIS requirements

Communication

- The participant is largely non-verbal and communicates using visual aids, gestures and pictures on his mobile device
- Maintain a calm, patient and consistent communication style
- Follow participant-led communication, allow processing time and watch for cues of dysregulation

Personal care and daily living

- Support morning routine, breakfast and personal care on morning shifts
- Support dinner,



shower and the evening and bedtime routine on evening shifts
- Respect his eating preferences - he eats alone in his room, and this is supported without pressure to change it
- Overnight sleepover support from 10:00pm to 7:30am, including a morning handover

Community access

- Support appointments, exercise and community participation with constant supervision
- Avoid or carefully manage noisy and crowded environments, planning outings around quieter times and locations
- Minimise exposure to sudden loud noises and other sensory triggers

Engagement

- Facilitate his interests, which include drawing, art, making creations, online games and movies
- Read his regulation each day and adjust activities and expectations accordingly, as engagement varies day to day

Team and reporting

- Complete accurate shift notes and handovers
- Work collaboratively with his current support workers, family, coordinators and other providers
- Complete two-hour buddy shifts with existing workers before independent shifts
- Report any concerns, changes in behaviour or plan gaps to MPDS coordination

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

- Full Australian working rights
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificates)
- Current Australian Driver Licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Certificate IV in Disability, Individual Support, Community Services or similar (or currently studying)
- Minimum 6 months' experience in disability, aged care,



community services or health
- Experience supporting participants with behaviours of concern and complex support needs
- Excellent verbal and written English
- Availability to commence immediately

WHY WORK WITH US

- Paid travel time and kilometre reimbursement between shifts
- Ongoing casual and permanent part-time opportunities
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Internal career progression opportunities
- A supportive, friendly and collaborative team workplace
- Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference in participants' lives

EMPLOYER QUESTIONS

- Which suburb are you based in, and are you able to travel to Bulleen?
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
- Have you completed the NDIS Worker Orientation Module?
- Do you have a current Australian Driver Licence?
- Do you have access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Disability Support Worker?
- Do you have experience supporting participants with behaviours of concern?
- Do you have experience working with participants who are non-verbal or use alternative communication?
- Are you available for overnight sleepover shifts?
- Which First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
- Have you completed a qualification in disability?
- What days and times are you generally available?
- When are you available to commence?
- Briefly tell us why you would be a good fit for MyPeople Disability and Support.

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