Disability Support Worker - SIL (Behaviour Support)

You’ll need:

• A current NDIS Worker Screening Check

• A current Working with Children Check (WWCC)

• A current National Police Check

• Current First Aid and CPR certification

• A current driver’s licence

• Access to a reliable car

• The right to work in Australia

• Previous experience supporting people with mental health needs, behaviours of concern, PTSD and/or autism

• Confidence following behaviour support plans and individual support plans

Morale Care is looking for experienced Disability Support Workers to join our Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes in Newcastle.

You’ll be supporting people with mental health needs, behaviours of concern, PTSD and autism. This role would suit someone who is calm, patient and confident supporting people who may need a more structured approach.

You’ll work closely with clients in their homes and out in the community, helping with everyday routines, building independence and supporting them to work towards their individual goals.

There are 30+ hours per week available, with longer shifts and opportunities to build consistent hours across the roster.

Your day-to-day work will depend on the person you’re supporting and what they want to achieve. This may include:

• Supporting people with their daily routines at home

• Providing mental health support and responding calmly when someone is distressed or displaying behaviours of concern

• Following behaviour support plans and agreed support strategies

• Supporting people living with PTSD in a patient, respectful and consistent way

• Supporting autistic clients in ways that suit their individual communication, sensory and routine needs

• Helping clients access the community, socialise and take part in activities they choose

• Supporting clients to build everyday skills, confidence and independence

• Building positive and consistent relationships with clients

• Communicating clearly with other support workers and the wider care team

• Completing relevant notes and reporting changes or concerns

• Following each client’s support plan, preferences and established routines