Support Worker – Join Our Compassionate Team in Northern Rivers!

Are you a dedicated, empathetic Support Worker with a passion for making a difference? Magenta Community Services invites you to be a part of our dynamic team in Northern Rivers, where we are committed to providing truly person centred and flexible support for people with disabilities by living and breathing our four core values:
• We keep our people at the heart of all we do.
• We are professionals with heart.
• We are part of our communities.
• We think outside the box.

The Role:

Join Magenta as a Support Worker and make a profound impact in the lives of two males with complex needs. In this role, you'll offer compassionate care and support to help both clients to help them achieve their personal goals, including engaging in social activities, cooking, and managing daily tasks. You'll be integral in their journey, working closely with a values-driven team and a network of dedicated family members and health professionals.

Participant Information:
Our participants lives independently in their own home and have unique and complex needs that require a supportive and active approach. Their care involves engaging with them through various activities, and while some physical tasks are required, including the potential for physical restraint, these are managed in a safe and structured way. Both the men's family are deeply involved and provides a supportive network, enhancing the collaborative nature of this role. We are looking for someone energetic and compassionate, ready to be part of a dedicated team working together to support their well-being and personal goals.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience with individuals who have:
• High Support Needs
• Complex Behaviours
• Restrictive practices
• Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support Plans and Restrictive Practices
• Dynamic environment – ability to problem solve, read cues, adapt and respond calmly in any situation.

Essential Qualifications:
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children’s Check
• COVID-19 vaccination
• National Police Check
• Current First Aid & CPR certificate

Desirable qualifications include:
• Certificate III in Individualised Support or other relevant discipline

About Us:
Magenta Community Services was founded in 2013 with the mission of providing truly person-centred and flexible support services for people with disabilities. At Magenta, we take pride in being different from run-of-the-mill support providers. Our unique service delivery model builds true participant choice and control into our ways of working.

Our aim is to provide a safe and nurturing environment built on strong relationships and connection with our people, and supported by systems, processes and governance. This has been at the heart of our organisation from the very beginning and will continue to be our focus into our future.

Magenta Community Services is committed to promoting a positive working environment where shared values and behaviours are lived every day.

Today Magenta employs a diverse workforce across Queensland and New South Wales and provides supports and services for people accessing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and My Aged Care (MAC).

Magenta Community Services understands and promotes inclusivity and diversity of the workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to all our current vacancies.