Disability Support Worker – Wollongong & Surrounding Suburbs at UNITED FOR CARE
WN2, New South Wales, Australia -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Sep, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jun, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Access, Writing, Participation, Medication Administration, Mental Health, Interpersonal Skills, Personal Care

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description
Responsibilities

OUR PURPOSE

We are dedicated to facilitating a space for our participants to call home in our tailored accommodation options to create a thriving community. We offer independent living opportunities that provide 24-hour support models that empower people to live their lifestyle of choice.
Whether you’re after stability or flexibility, we’ve got options. Full-time roles offer steady hours from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Part-time gives you a regular roster with the option to pick up extra shifts, often equalling full-time hours. Casual roles let you choose shifts that suit your lifestyle, with flexibility and consistency built in.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Mental Health/Disability Support Worker will provide support with people living with complex trauma, high challenging behaviors, and/or high physical / Clinical to align with their individual program plan.

Working with external care teams and families, the role is responsible for providing high-quality, responsive, and person-centered support to assist participants enhance their everyday living skills, gain access and participation in community to achieve their goals, enhance their quality of life and physical and mental health.

  • Supporting clients with personal care, community access, and daily routines
  • Working in participants’ homes or in our purpose-built Vertical Villages (SIL/SDA)
  • Managing complex needs including behaviours of concern, trauma, forensic backgrounds, and high clinical needs
  • Administering medication and following detailed health support plans
  • Implementing behaviour support plans and using de-escalation techniques
  • Providing meaningful, person-centred care to NDIS participants
  • Collaborating with clinicians, case workers, and families
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