St Giles is a recognised leader in delivering services to Tasmanians living with disability since 1937. We provide comprehensive whole of life solutions, including disability support, allied health and assistive technology.
As part of our whole of life solutions expansion, we are seeking skilled Disability Support Workers to join our support services team. This role focuses on working with individuals with complex trauma backgrounds, challenging behaviours and emotional dysregulation.
What we offer:
- Community focused employer.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Salary Packaging.
- Reward and recognition program.
- Health and wellbeing programs including EAP and corporate health insurance discount.
- Career development and training opportunities.
- Onsite parking.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored support to children with complex trauma backgrounds.
- Understand and address the complexities involved in supporting children with challenging behaviours.
- Together with Frontline Leader, develop and implement strategies to manage complex emotional dysregulation.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.
St Giles requires the following from you:
- Availability to work part-time across a range of shifts, including sleepovers and active nights.
- Minimum qualification of Certificate III in Disability Support Services.
- Experience in the health or disability sector. Knowledge of NDIS and participant/family centred practices is desirable.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in working with complex trauma and emotional dysregulation.
- Well-developed organisational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise workload with minimal supervision to achieve required outcomes.
- High attention to detail, with strong written and verbal communication and customer service to maintain effective workplace relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Must have current working rights – provide evidence during interview process.
- Current driver’s licence.
- Current or ability to apply for National Police Check (no older than 3 months).
- Current or ability to apply for Working with Vulnerable People Card/NDIS Worker Screening Check.
Please send all enquires to recruitment@stgiles.org.au.
