Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)
Casual/Vacation
* Experienced Disability Support Worker (Casual SCHADS Award)
* Immediate start for the successful candidates
About the role
Cocoon SDA Care is a fast-growing, innovative, and dynamic organisation. We are seeking Casual Disability Support Workers who seek a role that is committed to your training and growth. We are looking for experienced staff who will assist in supporting participants with complex care, personal care and high physical needs. You will work in a Supported Independent Living (SIL) or SDA to help provide participants with personal growth and independence.
Our Disability Support Workers engage with our participants as they shape and improve their lives. They create opportunities, are champions of connecting their abilities and inspire partnerships of support that encourage every individual to realise the full potential of their life as a human being.
As a Disability Support Worker at Cocoon SDA Care, you'll experience a rewarding career where your skills and commitment are recognised and rewarded. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy working in a family-friendly, supportive, close-knit working environment driven by strong values.
If you have the passion for being a key influencer for positive change, and supporting individuals to realise their full potential, make choices and be in control of the decisions that affect their lives, this could be the opportunity for you.
* National NDIS service provider achieving through our commitment to investing in NDIS Platinum standard for housing for Participants with Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) funding.
* Creating an exceptional experience for NDIS Participants by connecting their ability and aspiration through our support network.
* Professional Development opportunities for learning and career growth.
* As a company we are committed to our employees with a 'Recruitment to Retirement' ethos and a strong culture including succession planning and security with PT or FT options as you grow with us.
About you
To be considered for this outstanding opportunity, you will need to have demonstrated experience providing support to participants with high complex behavior and/or high medical and/or complex needs and have the following skills and attributes:
* Minimum of 2 years industry experience.
* Experience within the industry (eg. working with disability, mental health, high medical needs, aged care, individual support, NDIS Management etc.)
* Clear and effective communication skills and ability to establish a professional relationship with participants and their families.
* Attention to detail and accuracy in record management - Compliance and safety is our No.1 priority.
* Flexibility to work over a 7-day roster and MUST be available to work overnight shifts or attend training or meetings as required.
* Current First Aid, CPR, NDIS Orientation, COVID Infection Control, NDIS Workers Screening, Working with Children Check, National Police Check are essential.
* Current Open Driver’s Licence (mandatory).
Application Process
Please ensure you attach a resume and cover letter detailing why you would be a great addition to the Cocoon SDA Care team.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. (No agencies please!)
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