Options Health Services is hiring a Full time Disability Support Worker role in Berrimah, NT. Apply now to be part of our team.

Requirements for this role:

• Flexible hours available
• 1 year of relevant work experience required for this role
• Expected salary: $65,000 - $70,000 per year

About Us

Options Health Services is a registered NDIS provider committed to empowering individuals with disabilities to live independently and achieve their goals. We offer services that help individuals with disabilities to gain skills, achieve goals, and develop friendships. We deliver high-quality, person-centred supports across the Northern Territory and Western Australia and take pride in fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for both our participants and our team.

About the Role

We are urgently hiring Support Worker positions available for Supported Independent Living and community Access around Darwin and Palmerston regions. 

Main Duties / Responsibilities:

Duties will vary according to the participant's support plan but may include:

• Assisting people to perform important daily activities including home support

• Facilitating daily personal hygiene and dressing tasks

• Implementing de-escalation techniques for preventing and defusing behaviours of concern 

• Assisting, supporting, and chaperoning outside the home environment which may include transportation of your client.

• Assisting with medication compliance which will include dispensation of prescription medication.

• implementing strategies for preventing and managing difficult behaviours

• Implementing positive approaches, clear, inclusive, and respectful communication.

About You

Essential:

• Qualifications / experience in Disability, Individual Support, Personal Care, Social Work or other relevant qualification

• Experience in a residential care and/or community access setting

• Completion of NDIS mandatory orientation module

• Knowledge of trauma and its effects on the development and behaviours of people

• Strong computer literacy including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data management.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical work practices.

Desirable:

• Experience in the NDIS, disability, or community services sector.

• Experience supporting people with complex mental health conditions where behaviours of concern are common

Other Requirements

• Drivers Licence

• Proof of Australian working rights/ Australian Citizenship

• First aid certificate

• Qualifications relevant to your role

• NDIS Worker Screening Check online

• Current police check

• Completed NDIS worker orientation Module

• Infection prevention and control for COVID-19