Full Time Experienced MALE Disability Support Worker - Complex Supports | SIL

JOIN OUR NEW SUPPORT TEAM

People deserve support from someone who is reliable, skilled and willing to understand their individual needs. At YAY Today, we are looking for experienced support workers who value trust, consistency and respectful care.

YAY Today is currently recruiting multiple experienced Disability Support Workers to join a dedicated team providing ongoing complex support for a participant located in HIGHETT.

We are looking for experienced, confident and reliable Support Workers who are seeking consistent ongoing shifts and want to be part of a stable, well-supported team.

Multiple positions are available, with immediate interviews for suitable candidates.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will work as part of a dedicated team to provide safe, consistent and person-centred support.

Your responsibilities will include:

· Supporting daily living activities and personal routines

· Providing support within the home and community

· Supporting community access and participation

· Following Behaviour Support Plans and established support strategies

· Supporting emotional regulation and responding appropriately to behaviours of concern

· Working collaboratively with other Support Workers to maintain consistent support

· Maintaining professional boundaries

· Completing clear and accurate progress notes and documentation

Depending on participant needs and your availability, shifts may include:

• Day and afternoon shifts
• Evening shifts
• Active nights and sleepovers
• Weekend shifts
• Community access
• Ongoing regular shifts
• Flexible and additional shifts

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for Support Workers who:

· Have demonstrated hands-on PCA experience

· Have experience supporting people with complex disability needs

· Are comfortable working in an active support role, including regular community access, extended periods of walking and responding promptly to changing situations to support participant safety

· Have strong situational awareness and can remain calm, alert and responsive in the community

· Are calm, patient and confident when responding to challenging situations

· Have excellent verbal English communication skills and can communicate clearly and effectively

· Are reliable and able to commit to regular ongoing shifts

· Can confidently follow support plans, Behaviour Support Plans and instructions

· Work well as part of a consistent support team

· Are professional, respectful and genuinely passionate about providing quality support

Experience with complex behaviours, autism, mental health and Positive Behaviour Support will be highly regarded.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for this role, you must have:

· Previous hands-on PCA experience

· Current NDIS Worker Screening Check

· Current Working with Children Check

· Current First Aid and CPR

· Valid Australian Driver Licence

· Reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance

· Full Australian working rights

· Availability to commit to regular ongoing shifts

Relevant qualifications in Disability, Individual Support, Mental Health or Community Services are highly regarded.

ABOUT YAY TODAY

YAY Today is a registered NDIS provider supporting people living with disability and mental health challenges across Melbourne.

We believe great support starts with the right people. Our approach focuses on matching participants with Support Workers who have the right experience, personality and commitment to provide consistent, high-quality support.

Our values are built around respect, empathy, dignity and empowerment, and we are committed to creating a workplace where our Support Workers feel supported and valued.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We are currently recruiting multiple Support Workers and are ready to interview suitable candidates.

If you have strong PCA and complex support experience, can commit to ongoing shifts and are looking to join a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the YAY Today team.

Bring your experience. Bring your passion. Bring a bit of YAY.

Pay: $38.00 – $46.00 per hour

Work Location: In person