Complex Needs Disability Support Worker - Northern & Western Suburbs,

Big Hearts Community Services is a fast growing family orientated Disabilities Service Provider servicing Melbourne's Northern and Western suburbs. We are looking for experienced motivated individuals to help support people with unique requirements.

Your new role:

• Empower Participants to exercise personal choice, initiative, independence and self-expression
• Ability to report and manage potential risks, Restrictive Practices and incidents 
• Implement Behaviour Support Plan strategies and document relevant information requested by the PBS Practitioner 
• Utilize your training in mental health to support participants to remain in recovery and engaged with supports  
• Provide enjoyable and safe environments for participants
• Support individual interests, hobbies, and relationships
• Engage actively with participants, fostering personal growth
• Ensure privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
• Assist with personal care, meal preparation, medication administration & transportation
• Provide accurate and detailed incident reports, progress notes and shift handovers
• Handle administrative tasks with discretion and sensitivity
• Assistance with community access and recreational activities
• Personal care (showering, toileting, and personal hygiene assistance)
• Manual handling and/or the use of equipment to support mobility (wheelchairs or hoists)
• Transportation and supporting social engagement
• Light domestic duties such as meal preparation and cleaning

Your new role entails support for our participants at home and out in the community. You will assist in developing their social skills and interaction, self-confidence and help them improve their day to day living skills.

What you will need to be successful:

• Previous work experience in disability and NDIS supports 
• Expertise and experience implementing Behaviour Support Plans  
• Current National Police Record Check
• Medication endorsed certificate 
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• First Aid Certification
• CPR Certificate 
• Manual Handling Certificate 
• Valid Victorian Working with Children Check and Driver's License.
• Availability for flexible working hours
• Availability to work a 7-day roster which will be a combination of shifts including mornings, afternoons, active night shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Basic computer literacy skills
• Australian Citizen and Residents only 
• Valid Driver License and your own, reliable vehicle (compulsory)
• Access to a vehicle with comprehensive car insurance 

What you will receive:

• Attractive & competitive remuneration 
• Potential career development opportunities
• A matching process designed to build long term relationships between support workers and participants
• Enjoy ongoing support from a dedicated Relationship Manager, who is your central point of contact and committed to ensuring a safe work environment

Essential criteria:

• A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle
• Ability to work across Melbourne's North and Western Suburbs
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• NDIS orientation certificate 
• Working with children check
• Current Police check
• The legal right to work in Australia