We are looking for a qualified, fit, fun, gentle and understanding support worker to join our complex care team and provide support to a yound adult male living with AuDHD (Autism and ADHD), PDA (Pathalogical demand avoidance), ODD (Obsessive compulsive disorder) and selective/non-speaking communication. We are seeking to find qualified and experienced disability support workers who are patient, gentle, playful and willing to help build on existing capacity.
About the role:
Approximately ***** hours per week
Minimum shift 6 hours, with inactive overnight shift, monday through to sunday.
We run a 7 day roster which may also include relief shifts to cover staff absence.
The right person will ideally be:
Fit, fun, warm, patient and gentle
A good understanding of kidney health, healthy eating and following nutrition restrictions and guidelines
Experienced working with AuDHD, PDA, ODD and selective/non-speaking autism (minimum 2 years experience)
Comfortable supporting a person through dysregulation and implementing behaviour support strategies
Understanding of alternative/non-speaking communication and communication differences (echolalia and delayed processing)
Familiar with PDA-informed, low-demand approaches
Confident following strategies recommended by the wider care team
Reliable, respectful and able to build a genuine connection through play and shared interests




Calm and adaptable when things don't go according to plan
Requirements:
Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Minimum Cert 3 in disability support or similar
Minimum 2 years experience in disability support, complex care or SIL support
Previous experience supporting children and adults with complex support needs is highly desirable
What the support may involve:
Assisting with appointments and community access
Supporting ADLs and everyday routines (meal preperation, morning routine, and evening routine)
Helping during periods of dysregulation (implementing behaviour support strategies and de-escalation strategies)
Progress note writing, bowel charting, medication charting, incident reports and progress notes
Helping build confidence and independence
ENGAGE, facilitate activities and generally having some fun together!
Whats in it for you?
Ongoing training and support (access to modules: Manual Handling, Medication administration, Infection control, complex care supports and more)
Portable long service leave
Competative pay rates
Support from the surrounding allied health team
longer shifts with inactive sleepovers
All staff working to support the participant will be required to undergo client specific training prior to engaging with the client directly.
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📌 Disability Support Worker (Melbourne)
🏢 The Creative Care
📍 Melbourne