We are seeking Complex Care Support Workers for a Participant in Inala.

Various day shifts of 2:1 supports are available. Experience in supporting participants with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, who are non-verbal and display challenging behaviours would be beneficial, but not essential as training including Maybo will be provided.

Empowerment is a core element of the NDIS and Your Home Care, ensuring Participants can access necessary supports and actively participate in decisions about their lives.

*These roles are specifically for a male participant who prefers male supports, making this exclusively open to male candidates.

Support Worker Responsibilities

• Advocate for Participants to ensure they are empowered to be heard and effectively communicate their needs and wants.
• Assist with supervision of medications in line with Individual Support Plans.
• Assist Participants with personal hygiene, and perform basic personal cares/continence care such as applying and changing dressings, toileting, bathing, etc.
• Observe and report any changes in the Participant's condition.
• Interact with family members and friends to ensure all needs are met.
  Undertake errands, shopping, appointments, and other essential community access needs if required.
• Assist in light domestic duties such as meal preparation, cooking, cleaning etc.
• Assist with rehabilitation exercises and basic treatment when required.
• Complete concise reporting.

Support Worker Key Requirements

• Certificate III in Individual Support or relevant discipline and/or relevant transferable qualifications and experience.
• Minimum 1 years experience as a support worker dealing with challenging behaviours.
• Current Drivers Licence (C class).
• Possession of a Positive Notice Blue Card (or willingness to obtain).
  Current NDIS Worker Screening Card (or willingness to obtain).
• Current CPR & First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• A passion for people and a genuine interest in listening and responding to the needs of others.
• The physical capability to carry out a range of manual tasks.
• Having a genuine desire to improve the quality of life of the Participants you support by allowing them to have choice and control over their lives.
• After completing successful probation period, permanent part-time positions are available to enable career progression.

What's in it for me?

• Competitive hourly rates and paid allowances.
• Career development and positive team culture.
• Paid training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to progress to permanent roles in the future.
• Ongoing support from passionate heart-led leaders.
• Being part of an inclusive multicultural and supportive workplace that values their employees.

About Your Home Care

We are committed to providing personalised home care options with values that are based on respect and the provision of high levels of care. We are proud of the reputation we have earned over many years providing exceptional, consistent quality support to the elderly and people living with a disability.

Your Home Care aims to be an employer of choice by empowering our employees with ongoing training and skills that will benefit both the clients and their own career. We provide a work environment that is open, respectful, embraces diversity and is built upon the foundations of acceptance, understanding and heart.

You could become one of our caring professionals who are fully trained and focused on client wellbeing, supporting clients to live the life they want and always being respectful of their choices. We just don't talk values, we live by them!

Adaptability, flexibility and reliability are highly regarded. Whether you're interested in working a few hours a week or more, we offer various positions that will suit your work-life balance.

How To Apply

Possess the above skills and experience - or want to start your new career in the industry? Aspire to work for an organisation that values empowering their Participants? Wish to be a positive role model? Then click Apply Now!

Attach your current resume and provide a cover note explaining your general availability, the suburb you reside in, and any other useful information to complement your application.

All applications are held in the strictest confidence. Only shortlisted candidates may be contacted.