Job Description:

High-Needs Support Worker (Female) | Private Home | Ongoing Casual

We are seeking a compassionate and physically capable female support worker to join our small, family-oriented team to provide high-needs care for an adult with a complex physical disability. This role goes beyond standard support work and requires a professional who is truly interested in helping this individual live their very best life.

Critical Requirements:

- You must have fluent spoken and written English. This is essential for reading, understanding, and strictly following complex policy documents and care instructions.
- This role is physically demanding. You must be strong and capable of performing manual handling and high-needs physical support.
- Applicants must hold full, unrestricted Australian work rights and be eligible to obtain an NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Values:

- You consider yourself to be highly reliable and punctual. You'd love a role where you are considered as an integral part of the team and want to prioritise this position.
- You pride yourself in being responsible and are able to listen intently and follow specific directions accurately.
- You have a high amount of empathy for others, have a relaxed and patient approach and are able to remain composed in all situations.
- You possess a natural ability to sense changes, read moods and are able to anticipate needs before they escalate.
- You place a high premium on trust, kindness, and being patient.
- You bring a positive, fun energy to the home and are self-motivated to find ways to make the day-to-day engaging.
- You have an inspiring outlook and a genuine desire to support a young adult in living their best life.

Training / Qualifications:

- Certificate III or higher in disability support or a nursing related course (or the willingness to obtain). And/or equivalent demonstrated experience in delivering high intensity supports.
- Training in specialised high needs support (or the willingness to obtain immediately on commencement): Dysphagia support, Seizure management, Wound management,



Medication Assistance, Manual Handling, and Communication.
- NDIS Modules x 4

Clearances: NDIS Worker Screening check, National Police check, Working with Children check

Licence: Valid Australian Driver's Licence and insured reliable vehicle.

Certifications: Current First Aid (within 3 years) and CPR certificates (within 12 months).

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

- Deliver high-intensity daily personal activities and personal care
- Provide mealtime and feeding support
- Provide therapy support - assisting with prescribed mobility exercises
- Implement and follow specialised health support plans
- Monitor health status closely, maintaining accurate records
- Provide meaningful social and community participation support
- Provide domestic assistance

Immediate start - On the job training will commence immediately

Availability Requirement: Must be available to train now. You will have full availability through to May 2027 due to being a peak leave period for our existing team, a leave blackout period applies during these months.

Roster, Hours & Availability:

We operate on a 24/7 roster. We require candidates who can work afternoon / night shifts, active awake overnights, sleepover shifts, and all weekends. The occasional day shifts may become available to fill in for other staff.

Employment Type: This is an ongoing casual position, permanency considered for the right applicant.

What We Offer:
A supportive, respectful home environment where your contribution is truly valued as part of our small team.

Pay Rate: Hourly rates are paid in accordance with the SCHADS Award with penalty rates matching your specific shift times.

To be considered, applicants must attach a recent, relevant resume AND attach a cover letter outlining why this particular role is a excellent fit for you and why your unique skills would be an asset to the person you are providing care for.

* Previous applicants need not apply *

Language:

- English (Required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

Pay: From $45.28 per hour

Expected hours: 2.0 – 32.0 per week

Work Location: In person

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