Support Worker - South Metro

Then come join us!

As part of the team, you will have access to :

• Salary-sacrificing options up to $18,550 to increase your take-home pay
• Options for work-life balance
• Training through Activ's RTO
• Various staff benefits from our corporate partners
• Employee assistance and wellbeing program
• An accepting and open environment to work and thrive in while giving back to the community

When you join the team, you will also receive a ticket in our draw to win a car, holiday or cash valued at $20,000. All staff can earn additional tickets in this draw by successfully referring others to the Activ team.

• About the role
• As a Support Worker at Activ, you will care for customers who have varying needs. For this role, we are seeking an individual experienced with complex high-care needs including behaviours due to a variety of medical conditions. Customers have a wide range of professional supports and full training in their care plans is provided. Please review the rosters before applying;

Proposed Roster 1 - 38hrs.pdf

Proposed Roster 2 - 44hrs.pdf

• A typical day in the role may look like
• Key duties include
• Delivering a wide range of domestic supports within a customer's residence;
• Supporting person-centred plans that identify a customer's life goals;
• Support customers to engage in a wide range of community-based activities
• Ensuring positive behaviour support plans are followed; and
• Administration duties and mandatory daily reports.
• What you'll need?
• Previous experience in supporting customers with Dysphasia and Epilepsy is essential;
• Previous experience with manual handling and medication administration is essential;
• Cert III in Disability, Individual Support or higher is desirable;
• A drive and passion working with challenging behaviours;
• Experience in supporting customers with behavioural support plans;
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships;
• Willingness to assist with personal care and domestic duties;
• Proven administration and computer literacy skills;
• A Valid WA driver's licence and a willingness to use your private vehicle (aligned with Activ's motor vehicle allowance rebate).
• Police clearance and / or NDIS worker screening check.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• Activ staff working in roles that require regular attendance to our residential disability accommodation homes must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive a booster dose within one month of becoming eligible.
• To deliver the best service for our customers, we strive toward a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we support. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment._