Job Description

Complex Behaviour Supports (Female Adult with Physical Behaviours & Drug Use) n

Dream Maker Community Services – Marsden Park NSW

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Dream Maker Community Services(DMCS), a well-known and nationally recognised NDIS service provider. DMCS is dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through tailored, person-centred care. Together, we are driven by a shared commitment to delivering impactful support that promotes independence, dignity, and meaningful community participation.

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We are seeking experienced and confident Support Workers to work three shifts per week (24 hours per week). Days are negotiable, with shifts available across the following times:

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3:00 pm – 11:00 pm

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11:00 pm – 7:00 am

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This is a highly complex and high-intensity support role requiring Support Workers with demonstrated experience working with participants who have significant behavioural, psychosocial, substance-use and support needs. This is not a standard Support Worker role (the participant displays physical and verbal behaviours) .

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The participant presents with a range of complex support requirements, including:

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High and complex behaviours of concern, including physical and verbal behaviours that may present significant risks to the participant, workers and others.

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A history of regular drug and alcohol use, requiring an understanding of the impact that substance use may have on behaviour, presentation, wellbeing, engagement and safety.

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A history of psychosis and psychosocial disability, requiring a calm, consistent, respectful and trauma-informed approach.

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Significant challenges with personal hygiene, self-care and daily living, requiring appropriate prompting, encouragement and practical support.

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A high level of dependence on external providers and services to support her health, wellbeing, daily living and medical needs.

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The successful candidates will be responsible for building a strong, respectful and trusting relationship with the participant while maintaining clear professional boundaries and consistently implementing behaviour support plan.

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We are looking for Support Workers who have the experience, confidence and resilience required to work with high-complexity participants and who understands that this role requires significantly more than routine support. The ideal candidates will have:

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Demonstrated experience managing high and complex physical and verbal behaviours, including solid risk mitigation, de-escalation and redirection strategies.

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Experience supporting people with drug and alcohol use and psychosocial disabilities, including psychosis.

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Confidence working in unpredictable and high-risk situations, with sound professional judgement and a strong focus on safety.

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The ability to provide prompting and encouragement with personal hygiene, self-care, appointments and daily living activities.

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Strong communication and documentation skills.

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The ability to work collaboratively with health professionals, behaviour practitioners, support coordinators and other providers.

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A respectful and culturally secure approach when supporting an Aboriginal participant.

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The ability to build trust and rapport while maintaining clear professional boundaries and consistency

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We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including people from CALD communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those of diverse genders.

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📌 Complex Behaviour Supports (Female Adult with Physical Behaviours & Drug Use) (Sydney)
🏢 Dream Maker Community Services
📍 Sydney