Residential Care Officer/Support Worker - Disabilities - Caringbah area

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Detail information about job Residential Care Officer/Support Worker - Disabilities - Caringbah area. Terms and conditions vacancy

• IMMEDIATE START! - We require full availability and able to take shirt shifts
• Experienced Support Worker needed with background in Disabilities
• Caringbah and Surrounding suburbs

Global Disability & Health Care Services is a leading Recruitment agency offering work to experienced Disability Care Workers. We have work in a variety of Sydney suburbs but in particular we have a need for staff in the Sutherland Shire area

We require  staff with minimum 2 years experience caring for clients with Disabilities and Mental Health and Nursing Experience. Ideally Support worker with a youth work or corrections health background. 

You must also be available to take a variety of shifts including nights and weekends.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience in Disability work and Youth work

• Minimum 2 years disability experience

• Previous experience in behaviour support

• Current first aid certificate

• Must have a current Working with Children Check and National Police Check

• Must have current drivers licence

• Capacity to identify and manage risks to ensure safety for all.

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills and good command of the English language

DESIRABLE

• Certificate 3 or 4 in Disability

• Challenging Behaviour experience

• Youth work experience

• Medication Management Course

• Epilepsy & Emergency Medication experience

• Child protection training

• Knowledge of the Disability Inclusion Act 2014

• Knowledge of person centred planning and active support

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Excellent rates of pay - paid weekly
• Ability to work close to home
• Shifts to suit your life-style

Please email your resume to: [email protected]

NOTE: Due to the large volume of applicants, only those successful for interview will be contacted.