Experienced Female Support Worker – Complex Behaviour Support
Location: Macedon, VIC
About the Role
We are seeking experienced and compassionate female Support Workers to provide high-quality 2:1 support to a 9-year-old participant with complex and high-intensity support needs in Macedon, VIC.
This is a high-complexity support role suited to Support Workers who have strong experience working with complex behaviours, Autism Level 3, profound intellectual disability, and high-risk behaviours.
The successful candidates will be confident working within a structured support environment and implementing Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) and restrictive practice requirements while maintaining the participant's safety, dignity, and wellbeing.
About the Participant
The participant has:
- Autism Level 3
- Profound intellectual disability
- PICA
- History of seizures
- Significant behaviours of concern, including:
- Physical aggression
- Self-injurious behaviours
- Absconding/elopement
- Property destruction
- Non-verbal communication needs
- High-intensity support requirements
- Requires 2:1 support
Key Responsibilities
As a Support Worker, you will:
- Provide safe, person-centred 2:1 support
- Implement the participant's Behaviour Support Plan (BSP) consistently
- Follow approved restrictive practice requirements and organisational procedures
- Provide proactive behaviour support and maintain active supervision
- Support the participant with communication and daily activities
- Safely manage and respond to behaviours of concern
- Support safe community access and outings
- Monitor and manage PICA-related risks
- Recognise and respond appropriately to seizure activity
- Administer medication in accordance with training, authorisation, and relevant procedures
- Maintain accurate documentation, progress notes, incident reports, and communication records
- Work collaboratively with families, care teams, therapists, and other support professionals
- Maintain a calm, consistent, and professional approach during challenging situations
Essential Skills & Experience
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Experience in complex behaviour support
- Previous experience supporting individuals with Autism Level 3
- Experience working with people with high-intensity support needs
- Strong understanding and experience implementing Behaviour Support Plans
- Knowledge of restrictive practices and their appropriate implementation
- Experience with PICA management
- Medication administration experience and relevant competency
- Seizure awareness and the ability to respond appropriately
- Experience supporting non-verbal participants
- Strong active supervision skills
- Experience supporting participants with behaviours such as aggression, self-injury, absconding, and property destruction
- Ability to remain calm, professional, and consistent in high-pressure situations
- Strong communication, observation, and documentation skills
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
- Patient, calm, and emotionally resilient
- Confident working with complex and high-risk behaviours
- Reliable and consistent
- Safety-focused and highly observant
- Respectful of the participant's dignity and individual needs
- Comfortable working as part of a 2:1 support team
- Able to follow support plans, policies, procedures, and qualified direction
- Passionate about providing meaningful and person-centred support
Qualifications & Requirements:
Candidates should have relevant Disability Support / Individual Support qualifications and current industry-required clearances and training.
Relevant requirements may include:
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Children Check
- First Aid & CPR
- Medication competency
- Relevant behaviour support / restrictive practices training
- Manual handling training
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Current driver's licence, where required for community access
Why Join Us?
- Work in a supportive and professional care environment
- Make a meaningful difference in the life of a young participant
- Opportunities for ongoing work
- Competitive rates based on experience and qualifications
- Join a team committed to providing safe, respectful, and person-centred support
Apply Now!
If you have strong experience in complex behaviour support and high-intensity disability support and are confident working with a participant with significant behaviours of concern, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your current resume to:
[email protected]
Pay: $36.00 – $37.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
📌 Disability Support Worker (Macedon)
🏢 Unmatched Support Services
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