DESCRIPTION:

Job Description
GSL are looking for enthusiastic and empathetic disability support workers with experience in complex physical and mental care needs to:
Provide direct care and supervision to young people in a residential setting.
Develop and implement individualised care plans.
Assist with daily activities, support their understanding of self-care, education, and recreational activities.
Promote a safe and positive living environment.
Build trusting relationships with young people, offering emotional support and guidance.
Maintain accurate records and documentation.
Be a positive role model and allow children to feel safe, build resilience and work towards positive future outcomes.
Where appropriate provide more complex support to high needs clients because you have a good understanding of disability and intellectual impairment
Facilitate community participation and social support and engagement because all our clients deserve to have a good life just like everyone else
A knack for de-escalating situations with a mix of skill, understanding, and well-timed humor.
A BIG heart and a cool head—some days are smooth sailing, others… not so much.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

Desired Skills and Experience
LCS2 or ability to obtain
Paid Blue Card
NDIS Yellow Card
Unrestricted driver licence
A minimum Certificate IV qualification in Disability Support, Youth Work, or a related field (or currently working towards one).
Unrestricted working rights in Australia
We value and prioritise the well-being of both our clients and our team members. By adopting frameworks such as The Sanctuary Model, a trauma-informed model of care, we foster the emotional, social, moral, physical, and cultural well-being of everyone.
We love…
People with a strong desire to have a positive effect on people with disabilities and mental illness, availability and willingness to work any day or time of the week or weekend, and are reliable, trustworthy, resilient and a team player.
When do we need you?
Now

Please refer the Job description for details