05 Nov
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Danny Met Sally
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Coffs Harbour
05 Nov
Danny Met Sally
Coffs Harbour
About Us
Danny Met Sally is a National Premium Disability Service Provider with a difference. We are the fastest growing disability service provider in Australia, let us tell you why. The philosophy that drives our organisational purpose is to support every client, staff member, their extended family, and everyone who comes into contact with DMS with the highest level of care, commitment, respect, and support that you would expect to be given to your family (Danny) or close friends (Sally).
Our purpose at Danny Met Sally is to set the benchmark standard of services provided for the disability community.
To find out more about our story, visit: dannymetsally.com.au
About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced Disability Support Worker with solid mental health experience and a commitment to providing safe, person-centred care?
Danny Met Sally is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join our Supported Independent Living (SIL) team in Sawtell. You will support adults with complex mental health conditions and physical support needs, helping them maintain their wellbeing, independence and daily routines.
Working alongside an experienced team, you will provide individualised support in accordance with each participant’s care plans and Behaviour Support Plan. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing personal care and assistance with daily living.
- Supporting medication administration, including insulin, following training and competency assessment.
- Monitoring blood glucose levels and following prescribed diabetes management plans.
- Providing catheter care and following complex bowel management plans.
- Assisting with mobility and transfers using hoists, slide sheets, wheelchairs and commodes.
- Responding calmly to behaviours of concern and supporting people experiencing mental health distress.
- Following mental health care plans, Behaviour Support Plans and authorised restrictive practice requirements.
- Assisting with cooking, cleaning and household tasks.
Mental health experience, flexible availability and willingness to work sleepover shifts are essential.
About You
To set the benchmark standard of services, we seek likeminded support workers that uphold and represent our core values: Integrity, Empathy, Creative, Inspire, Mindfulness & Bold.
In addition to our values, our support staff require mandatory compliance:
- 12+ months minimum experience as a Support Worker in SIL settings
- Experience managing behaviours of concern and responding to high-risk situations, including suicidal ideation and wandering or absconding.
- The ability to follow detailed clinical instructions and support plans consistently.
- Strong communication skills, sound judgement and a calm approach under pressure.
- A willingness to administer insulin and undertake the required clinical training and competency assessments.
Previous insulin administration experience is desirable.
- Flexible availability across weekdays, weekends and overnight shifts, including sleepovers.
- Relevant tertiary qualification (minimum Certificate III in Disability or related industry)
- Driver’s Licence & Car with Comprehensive Insurance
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
- Manual Handling Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- Medication Administration Certification (or willingness to obtain)
Why Join Danny Met Sally?
We are seeking support workers whose values align with ours and want to help take part in raising the standard of care provided to people living with a disability.
Our Support workers are a valued and integral part of our purpose, that are rewarded for their hard work and dedication through our employment benefits:
- Professional Development & Training
Become an active Danny Met Sally Staff Member and gain free access to courses such as Medication Training, Diabetes Training, Stoma Care, Catheter Care, Peg Feeding, Epilepsy & Seizure Management etc.
- Support from our team & wellbeing initiatives
As rewarding as being a support worker is, some days are tough. Our team is here for you! All Danny Met Sally staff have full access to our Employee Assistance Program.
- Career Progression Opportunities
We have support workers with incredible career journeys. From support workers to team leaders and onto full-time contracts.
If you meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please apply directly to the advert.
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