Disability Support Worker – Coffs Harbour

We are seeking compassionate, resilient, and skilled Support Workers to join our growing team. This role involves supporting participants with low care and complex needs to achieve their goals while promoting independence, dignity, and quality of life.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support to participants living in community settings, and in-home environments. You will work with individuals who have low care and complex support needs and require confident, proactive, and professional care.

Essential Requirements:

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Minimum 12 months experience working with Complex Care and High Behaviour participants.
• Minimum 6 months experience working in SIL homes.
• Strong understanding of person-centred support practices.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and understanding of working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
• Excellent communication, documentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in challenging situations.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends, evenings and sleepovers.

Qualifications & Compliance

Applicants must hold or be willing to obtain:

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, or a related qualification.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Working with Children Check (where required).
• Current unrestricted Australian Driver Licence.
• Reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle.
• Current National Police Check (if required).

Desirable Skills & Experience

The following will be highly regarded:

• High attention to detail
• Knowledge of following & understanding of Behaviour Support Plans
• Manual handling and hoist experience.
• Dementia or other complex health support experience.

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