Join Us if you have the following skills and/or have a willingness to upskill!

Join us in our dynamic team as a Disability Support Worker (Wellbeing Facilitator) with Journey Health Solutions. We are looking for passionate and committed people to work in our complex pathway team. Journey Health Solutions (JHS) is a boutique organisation providing high-quality, personalised assessments, intervention strategies and social support services in a therapeutic framework to NDIS participants.

Our main objective is to provide an individualised, person-centred approach, with evidence-based practices to support clients in their individual growth.

At JHS we believe that a commitment to our clients requires an investment in our staff. We prioritise the support and development opportunities for all staff members and are genuinely interested in supporting the career path of each individual worker.. Our core values include maintaining the highest standards of care in a sensitive, inclusive and ethical model.

Benefits of working with JHS

Paid induction

Regular ongoing shifts

24/7 Supported Independent Living (SIL) provider

Access to training and professional support and development

Access to specialists within our allied health team to assist with challenging and high-risk behaviours of clients and to improve worker skills

Highly qualified and supportive leadership team who genuinely care about your job satisfaction and overall well being

Mobile app to log shifts, access client information and record progress notes using voice recognition software

About the role

Many of our clients have experienced different levels of trauma, as a Disability Support Worker with JHS, you will have the opportunity to assist our clients to heal and manage their trauma and move towards their identified goals, empowering the client to have choice and control of their own lives and live their best life.

Supporting roles include:

Providing support through a trauma lens

Gaining a better understanding of trauma and providing support

Support the implementation of strategies outlined by a Positive Behaviour Practitioner (this will come with training)

Develop and maintain positive communication links with team and practice manager

Alert JHS managers of any concerns that may affect a participant’s safety, activities and/or a threat to a professional service delivery

Contribute to maintaining an effective, productive and happy team.

Providing assistance and skill development of personal care needs, shopping and community access

Assisting in the development of independence, leading to increased choice and control

Maintain professional relationships with family and friends of the participant

Read and update participants progress/case notes and documents as required

Record attendance and complete timesheets on the mobile app

Attend and participate in meetings, reviews and committees as required

Work in accordance with all Journey Health Solutions Policies and Procedures.

Requirements & Qualifications

Minimum 6 months experience in a Support Worker role or equivalent

A solid understanding of Person-Centred Active Support

Certificate in Disability or equivalent

Further qualifications in the areas of mental health/psychosocial/ trauma desirable but not essential

COVID19 Vaccination Certificate

Willing to obtain the relevant mandatory screening clearances

Willing to attend regular team meetings and training sessions

MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR INACTIVE SLEEPOVER SHIFTS, (allowance paid above award rates)

Must be available to work a mixture of overnights, day shifts and weekends

To apply and for more information:

Submit your application including your Resume and a Cover Letter outlining your desire and commitment to work within the JHS team, via seek or through our careers portal on www.journeyhs.com.au

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

To discuss further please contact Ishani via email on [email protected]