Job Description: Disability Support Worker (with incident management, complex behaviour, Age Care, Manual Handling, Positive Behaviour Support & Personal care experience with flexible availability & willing to support both male & female participants are PREFERRED) – Ballarat VIC 3350

Are you a highly skilled and reliable professional seeking to make a tangible impact in the lives of individuals with complex care needs? At Sovereign Lives, we set the benchmark for excellence in disability support, and we are inviting dedicated professionals to join our team in delivering specialized care to a client in Ballarat.

This role demands unwavering commitment, attention to detail, and exceptional interpersonal skills. If you are confident in your ability to provide high-quality care, maintain professionalism, and uphold our organization's standards, we encourage you to apply.

About the Role
You will be working with a client requiring high-complex care, including Manual handling, while also fostering positive engagement and promoting their independence. As a key representative of our organization, you will exemplify the professionalism, reliability, and dedication that Sovereign Lives is known for.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-complex care services, including Manual handling, ensuring adherence to safety and procedural guidelines.

Support the client in achieving and maintaining independence within their home and community.

Provide personal care, including showering, grooming, and dressing, with sensitivity and respect for the client’s dignity.

Facilitate meaningful social interactions, foster engagement, and encourage participation in community activities.

Assist with light domestic tasks, meal preparation, and grocery shopping to support the client’s daily living needs.

Maintain detailed and accurate records of care plans and progress, liaising with allied health professionals as required.

Uphold a professional demeanor, ensuring that the client’s trust, safety, and well-being are always prioritized.

What We Expect
The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Proven expertise in Manual handling (training available for exceptional candidates).

Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with clients in a respectful and positive manner.

A high level of professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail.

Physical fitness for manual handling tasks and domestic assistance (ability to lift up to 10kg).

Mandatory Requirements

Current First Aid Certificate & CPR.

VIC Working with Children Check (WWCC) and NDIS Worker Check.

Valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle for commuting and client transportation.

Up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination certificate (including booster) and flu vaccination.

Completion of NDIS Supporting Effective Communication and Worker Orientation modules.

Preferred Qualifications and requirements:

Education or qualifications in Disability Support, Nursing, Allied Health, or similar fields.

Prior experience working with clients requiring high-complex care.

WILLING TO START IMMEDITALY.

Why Work with Us?
Sovereign Lives is synonymous with excellence in disability support. Joining our team means:

A competitive pay rate of $35.00 – $45.00 per hour.

Mileage and toll reimbursement for client-related travel.

Opportunities for career progression in a rapidly growing organization.

Regular training, professional support, and a robust team culture that prioritizes worker and client safety.

Thoughtful client-worker matching based on detailed risk assessments to ensure an optimal fit.

Availability
Candidates must be available on weekdays. Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of our clients. Candidates must be willing to work with both male & female participants, including morning, daytime, afternoon, evening & night shifts.

Location
Ballarat VIC – Applicants must reliably commute or plan to relocate before commencing work.