Casual Disability Support Worker – High-Intensity Support Keysborough VIC

My People Solutions Recruitment is seeking experienced Casual Disability Support Workers to join a dedicated team supporting a young adult with cerebral palsy intellectual disability and epilepsy. The client is non-verbal receives nutrition through a PEG and requires high-intensity person-centred support.

The successful candidates will be confident using electric hoists following complex manual-handling procedures and providing personal care supports. Role-specific training will be provided. Cultural sensitivity and the ability to respectfully support the client and their familys Asian cultural background are important.

About the Client

The client enjoys history watching television and spending time with cats. Shifts are available in the early mornings late afternoons and on weekends. Additional shifts are often available during school holidays.

Additional in-home and community-based work may also be available with the companys other clients. For this reason applicants must hold a current driver licence and have access to a reliable comprehensively insured vehicle suitable for client transport.

What We Are Looking For

You will be a collaborative and dependable team member who communicates clearly uses sound judgement and approaches support work with integrity patience and a positive sense of humour. You must be committed to delivering safe respectful and high-quality support in line with the clients preferences and support plan.

Ongoing online learning and skills development form part of the role and you will be expected to maintain evidence of current knowledge competencies and mandatory credentials. Please note that personal care and assistance are standard responsibilities in all Disability Support Worker roles.

Essential Requirements

• A minimum of two years experience supporting people with high-intensity support needs including people who are non-verbal.
  

• Relevant disability support qualifications
  

• Demonstrated experience using electric hoists completing complex manual-handling tasks and delivering respectful personal care support.
  

• A current NDIS Worker Screening Check National Police Check and Working with Children Check
  

• Current First Aid and CPR certificates
  

• Current vaccination evidence including COVID-19 vaccination where required
  

• Valid Australian work rights and 100 points of identification
  

• A current driver licence reliable vehicle and comprehensive motor vehicle insurance
  

Highly Regarded

• Certificate III in Individual Support Certificate IV in Disability or Mental Health or an equivalent or higher qualification
  

• Current medication administration and manual-handling certificates
  

• Asian cultural understanding or relevant lived experience
  

• Flexibility across days and shift times
  

• Availability to support the companys other clients when required
  

NOTE: All Support Worker roles include some personal care and assistance as a standard part of the disability support workers role.

ole Benefits

• Competitive casual pay rates
  

• Weekly payroll
  

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support
  

• Access to free training and assessment tools
  

• A supportive team committed to helping you succeed
  

How to Apply

If you meet the essential requirements and are passionate about providing respectful person-centred support the My People Solutions team would be pleased to hear from you.

Apply now and include details of your relevant high-intensity support experience qualifications and current checks.