Disability Support Worker – Complex Behaviours (Chelsea)

About Us:We have been a specialist provider of experienced support staff in disability and complex care since 2007. We are dedicated and committed to our clients and regularly receive requests for new services that create immediate openings for great people to join our supportive team. We're proud to be a trusted and registered provider with the NDIA, TAC, DHHS and Worksafe.Our values are: Flexibility, Honesty, Reliability and ResponsivenessBenefits and Culture:CareChoice is proud to be an EEO employer. We support an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff of all ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. As an employee at CareChoice, you will have access to:a number of employee wellness platforms including EAP and Care4U and travel discountsdiscounts with major retailers including:Car and Health insurance, Movie tickets, Fuel & Grocery and Catch, Myer, Kmart, Big W, JB Hi Fi and many moreMonthly Recognition & Reward for Employee of the MonthFree Ongoing training and developmentCareer development opportunitiesThe Role:We are looking for a number of support workers who have experience working with child/ youth clients with challenging behaviours and are confident in dealing with difficult situations.Our client requires 1:1 care from Monday to Sunday from 9am - 5pm. The ideal support worker will be willing to actively engage with our client, enjoy going swimming and fishing, whilst at the same time being able to be firm and set boundaries. Experience working with clients with Autism, ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder will be highly regarded. The shifts will involve continued interaction with our client and support them throughout the day to complete their activities. Duties will include but not be limited to:Behavioural managementHome/domestic carePersonal careAssisted social outingsCandidate Profile: If you are a passionate, experienced support worker who wants work/life balance while making a real difference in someone’s life, then we have a place for you at Carechoice..Minimum requirements for this role include:Previous experience with challenging behaviours including Absconding, socially inappropriate behavior and verbal and physical aggressionexperience with children and youthcandidates who are interested in a challenging roleRelevant qualifications in the disability and community servicesA genuine desire to ensure the client receives exceptional serviceWillingness to work as part of a team and cultivate a strength-based approachKnowledge of restrictive practicesKnowledge and experience of person-centred plans and Behaviour Support PlansChild/ youth experienceValid driver’s licenceComprehensive Car InsuranceNDIS Worker Screening Clearance, or willingness to obtainCurrent First AidCurrent CPR certificate Current Working With Children Check for employmentAn international police check (where applicable)Evidence of authority to work in AustraliaAble to provide evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination Status You will undertake specific training on how to successfully support this client and will have ongoing support from our client engagement team along the way. We are looking for support workers who are willing to build a rapport with our client and work with them long term. If this sounds like you, then please contact Jo on 03 9034 1117 for a confidential discussion.Employment with CareChoice is subject to satisfactory background checks which include Professional References, Employee Working with Children Check, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme Check and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.Employment with CareChoice is also subject to satisfactory evidence of COVID -19 Vaccination.  AUD Australia - VIC Melbourne - All locations Bayside & South Eastern Suburbs Chelsea 3196