Who are Sunshine and Buttercup Therapy Services?

Sunshine and Buttercup Therapy Services is an NDIS registered organisation working to make a real difference in their community and provide high-quality behaviour support services. We work specifically with individuals 25 years and under to support them and their support network in meeting their goals. We achieve this by providing a person-centred and evidence-based approach to help address challenging behaviours impairing their ability to reach their full potential.

We seek a motivated individual who is excited about working with us to help service Newcastle, parts of Singleton, Lake Macquarie, and the Central Coast areas.

How did we get the name?

Sunshine and Buttercup Therapy Services got their names from two colleagues who used nicknames to greet each other. One would say, “Good morning, Sunshine,” while the other responded, “What is up, Buttercup?” This continued to be a very distinct nickname, and our business name was created from this.

We believe the name ‘Sunshine and Buttercup Therapy Services’ will bring joy and light to others, just like the nickname did for us. It makes therapy fun and exciting rather than daunting and scary.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Conduct functional behaviour assessments and create positive behaviour support plans tailored to the participant’s needs and goals to help them achieve their full potential.
• Ensure all behaviour support practices and interventions comply with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards, NDIS Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support Rules 2018, Services Agreement, and Sunshine and Buttercup Therapy Service’s Code of Conduct.
• Must be able to consistently meet the knowledge and skills of their practitioner level that is reflected in the positive behaviour support capacity framework set out by the NDIS.
• Manage a clinical caseload and provide an evidence-based practice.
• Ability to work independently from home and communicate all work needs clearly and quickly.
• Work diligently with a participants’ support network by establishing a working alliance and repairing breakdowns in a timely manner.
• Developing the participant and family’s ability to make their own life choices and increase their independence.
• Ability to work in a small network team. That combines our values of collaboration, empowerment and connection.

Perks of working for us:

• Four-day work week, Tuesday - Friday 9 am to 5 pm.
• Dedicated training and professional development opportunities are provided throughout employment to help with career progression. This includes paid external training.
• Flexible working options that allow you to achieve a work-life balance.
• Working from home set up is supplied.
• Weekly meetings and regular peer / 1:1 supervision will ensure you feel supported and help you get to know your team.
• Access to various therapeutic resources across the lifespan that can help our clients develop desired skills.
• Km's reimbursed at the Australian standard.
• 22hr billable KPI per working week.
• Attractive 2 scale quarterly bonus system.
• Set salary and bonus scale.

Essential Criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in psychology, counselling, behaviour support, social work, or a related field.
• 12 months experience in a behaviour support role or a similar role.
• NDIS Registration as a suitable Behaviour Support Practitioner as directed by the NDIS commissions capability framework.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills to manage a caseload independently.
• Demonstrated experience in developing & delivering positive behaviour support plans & training to staff and key stakeholders.
• Experience working with children.
• A car, driver’s license and CTP Insurance.
• A National Police Clearance, Working With Children/Working with Vulnerable People Check & NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or able to get one for a client-facing role (or willingness to obtain one before commencement).