SHARE + CARE SERVICES is a Disability Service Provider based in the Norwood region. We are currently expanding our team and seeking experienced support workers who can make a difference by supporting people with disability and/or mental health challenges to achieve their goals and to live an independent life. We provide quality, person-centred support and want you to join us and help our participants get more out of life.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES + DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Support participants to participate in age-appropriate activities and tasks including employment, in home support and community access
• Work in accordance with the medication administration policy, work health and safety procedures, participant’s right’s policies and privacy and confidentiality
• Monitor safety and well-being of the participants and report any concerns to the Client Care Manager
• Provide 1:1 and 2:1 support in response to individual participant’s needs
• Ensure completion of appropriate documentation, including relevant information on support provided, i.e., incident reporting, medication management documentation, progress notes, etc.
• Work with participants, families, and relevant professionals to support the participant’s individual goals
• In conjunction with other members of staff, assist in developing, implementing, evaluating trainings and behaviour programs to attain identified individual goals (BSP)
• All participants receive a high level of care and support
• Personal care is provided to participants in a caring and supportive way
• Documented evidence demonstrates that policies, procedures and protocols are adhered to
• Records demonstrate that participants have received correct medical and dietary intakes, as prescribed
• Participants files are updated and reviewed
• Daily documentation completed
• A high level of communication is maintained, including advising of any potential risks to participants and/or the organisation
• Mandatory Induction, WHS, Medication administration, Infection Control (and many more) training are undertaken prior to commencement
• NDIS Code of Conduct is adhered to

SKILLS + EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience, min 1 year, of working with people with psychosocial needs or lived experience with supporting moderate to severe mental health illness
• You have a passion for supporting people to help live their best life
• You have the ability to see the potential in people and show initiative
• You are creative and proactive in identifying and responding to changes
• You are empathetic and a good listener
• You enjoy working independently and in a team environment
• You must be available to work morning, sleepover, weekend, and active shifts

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE:

• Certificate III in Disability or higher
• Drover’s Licence
• First Aid and CPR certificate
• Manual Handling certificate
• NDIS Screening Check
• Working with Children Check
• 2 referees’ details – contact details and their email address

ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE ALL OF THE ABOVE AND YOU FIT THE DESCRIPTION

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