Level 2 Support Worker

Are you passionate and skilled in making a positive change in the lives of people with disabilities under the NDIS?

We are seeking multiple experienced male and female,

• level 2
• support workers to join our team supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Our support for you

The position offers the following incentives :

• Flexible working arrangements promoting a work-life balance.
• Access to an extensive training package to support your future role at PAHS.
• Competency based career progression pathways.
• Training from and access to internal allied health professionals including social workers, behaviour therapist, and speech pathologists.
• MAPA course (Behaviour Training) : Responding to management of actual or potential aggression, a behaviour management system, teaching the skills required to assess, manage, and respond to behaviours of concerns.
• Mental Health First Aid training.
• Through their Eyes (Child Safe) Training
• A supportive team environment with a positive and progressive workplace that encourages a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment to CALD, LGBTQIA+ and

First Nations people.

• What you need to know

Location

• Servicing the southern suburbs (South of the CBD) of
• Adelaide
• down to
• Victor
• Harbour

Renumeration

• Starting rate under the SCHADs award is $40.26 (Level 2, Pay point 1). Plus, additional allowances :
• First aid allowance
• Sleepover allowance
• Vehicle Allowance (KM compensated)
• Broken shift allowance
• What we're looking for

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic people to join our support services team to provide person-centred support to NDIS participants in accommodation settings both short and long term, as well as in the community across Adelaide and metropolitan areas.

• What does this look like in your day-to-day life?

A day in the life of a PAHS Support Worker could look like the following :

• Supporting individuals with activities of daily living in a supported independent living setting.
• This may include transporting clients in your personal vehicle or using a PAHS vehicle.
• Implementing therapy developed programs and updating therapists on progress.
• Providing personal care while promoting the dignity of the participant.
• Assisting with medication administration (providing and documenting medication that's given to participants).
• Assisting with PEG / Enteral feeding tube, catheter care and other complex health needs under the guidance of a clinical nurse.
• Providing mealtime management support to participant with dysphagia under the guidance of a senior speech pathologist.
• Working from a flexible 24 / 7 roster with the option of either passive or active overnights.
• Selection Criteria
• Have completed or are currently working towards completing a Certificate III or IV in

Individual Support, or Community Services.

• Currently be doing an allied health degree, nursing degree, education degree or similar.
• Have a certificate in Allied Health Assistance
• Work experience in the Disability, Community Services or Aged Care sector
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Essential Requirements (or willing to obtain)
• Current NDIS Worker Check.
• First Aid Certification.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• South Australian Drivers Licence.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module.
• Authorisation to work in Australia.
• A little more about us

Pearson Allied Health Services is a registered provider with the National Disability Insurance

• Mission Statement

To provide quality health care services to the southern suburbs of Adelaide, that exceed expectations, utilising a holistic client centred approach whilst maintaining legislative and regulatory requirements to ensure the utmost quality in service delivery.

• Our core underpinning values are
• Inclusive
• Accessible, Welcoming and flexible
• Collaborative
• Supporting, Empowering and connecting
• Respectful
• Listening, Learning and Responding
• Integrity
• Open, Honest, and Accountable
• Quality
• Professional, Reliable and Transparent
• Job Type
• Casual
• Salary
• From $40.26 per hour
• Benefits
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Travel reimbursement
Schedule :
• Shift work

Supplemental pay types :

• Overtime pay
• Penalty rates

Licence / Certification :

• First Aid Certification (preferred)
• Working with Children Check (required)
• National Police Certificate (required)
• Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation :

• Australia (preferred)

Work Location : In person