A unique opportunity has become available for a Behaviour Support Practitioner located in Croydon or closeby to join our professional and friendly team.

Thanks to our commitment to service excellence, demand for our services has increased and we have the need to find a new practitioner in the Croydon area.  We will consider an entry level practitioner who can demonstrate a sound knowledge of the Positive Behaviour Support Model of reducing the use of Restrictive Practices, as well as a strong commitment to delivering evidence-based, functional behavioural outcomes.

Why Join Us?

• Fantastic team culture - a fun, supportive and quality-focused team which works together to achieve goals
• Generous salary package - above award rates, rewards for outstanding work, great benefits (e.g. $600 annual Wellbeing subsidy), access to salary packaging options and the latest technology to ensure you succeed
• Personal and professional growth - supporting your ongoing professional development and enabling you to do the work you’re most inspired by through our professional development program, fortnightly PD sessions and weekly supervision with your Team Lead
• Work-life balance - flexible work arrangements to plan your work to best suit your lifestyle while also meeting the needs of your team and clients

About you

• Current suitability (i.e. registration) with the NDIS Commission as a Behaviour Support Practitioner OR considerable experience providing support to people with behaviours of concern (professionally and/or personally) is essential
• Demonstrated ability to work positively in a multidisciplinary team
• Outstanding communication, influencing and interpersonal skills
• Confident computer skills
• Sound writing skills
• Current drivers licence and own reliable vehicle

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• Bring your creativity to a role with purpose as you help older adults maintain independent and enriching lives.     
• Part-time ongoing position (3 days - Tues, Thurs & Fri) based at Golden Wattle House in Healesville.
• $32 - $35ph + Super + Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550    

This position will be a part of our Social Activity Group with the key focus being to work alongside older people whilst in the supported social activity group to enable their identified needs and goals to be fulfilled, to make decisions and choices about their own lives, to facilitate their access and participation in their community, and to remain living in their homes independently.

Although a typical day might be hard to come across, you will regularly be engaging with the clients in groups on outings or in our centre as they challenge their minds in a variety of activities or even at a simple gathering sharing stories.

Social Activity Group responsibilities:

• Assist and work alongside older people whilst in a supported group to enable their identified needs and goals to be fulfilled.
• Encourage and support people to actively participate in planning and feedback forums when making decisions about the service they receive, and ensure activities are responsive to this feedback.
• Regularly engage with clients in groups on outings or in our centre as they challenge their minds in a variety of activities or even at a simple gathering sharing stories.
• Willingness to drive a 12 seater bus and assist clients on and off the vehicle.

To view a copy of the full Position Description, click here. Alternatively, for more information please contact Joanne Robinson (Manager - VIC and QLD) at [email protected]

Who we’re looking for
If you have experience working as a Support Worker, are qualified with a Cert III in Aged Care/Individual Support/Community (Aged), and enjoy variety in your day, you might be exactly the person we're looking for!

• Experience working with older adults.
• A proven ability to communicate effectively.
• The ability to follow and implement individual service plans, healthcare, and positive behaviour support plans.
• A desire to use your skills and experience creating fun and interesting activities that support older adults to engage more consistently with their community and peers.
• A positive and energetic approach to engaging with your team and clients.
• A valid driver’s licence and willingness to drive a 12 seater bus.

• Guaranteed hours and shifts in Burnie 7320
• Award rate $31.24 per hour + Super + Paid KM's + Phone Allowance
• Accelerated career progression. Paid Training. Employee Benefits Program with discounts on Food, Clothing, Health and Well Being, Entertainment and more!

When was the last time you made a difference in someone's life?

For our Aged Care Workers, it’s with every customer, and on every shift. It takes a special person to be a Care Worker and help the older members of our community. We are looking for just that person to join our KinCare team in the Burnie 7320.

Your day will include:

• Domestic Assistance: Cleaning the home of older people so they have a safe and beautiful place to live
• Helping our customers with meal preparation and shopping 
• Providing social support and transport to lifestyle activities
• Personal care inc getting them up, showered and dressed for the day, medication management, assisting with mobility and therapy goals
• Providing respite and emotional support
• Social support and transport to appointments
• Providing complex care for customers with high care needs, such as dementia 

Why KinCare?

• We’re committed to improving the quality of life and wellbeing for our customers through tailored in-home care services. 
• Guaranteed hours close to home as a permanent part time employee.
• Your well-being is our priority! You can’t care for others if you don’t look after yourself.
• Extensive paid training and culture of continuous learning to ensure you know what’s expected and have the opportunity to learn.
• Accelerated learning programs to gain your professional qualifications (Cert 3).
• Paid CPR and First Aid courses.
• Paid Km’s, phone allowance and discounts on your car maintenance.
• Free uniform and a shoe allowance.
• Support at every step of your employment journey with KinCare.

What do we look for in a Care Worker? 

• Certicate III or above in Aged Care or Individual Support, Disability or Nursing.
• Experience of 6 months or more in a similar role including experience with personal care, manual handling, hoist training and medications.
• You care about assisting our aged community so they can live independently at home for longer. 
• You have a current P1 class or above Australian Drivers License and a registered vehicle – travel is part of the role.
• You don’t sweat the small stuff; sometimes your customer will be having a bad day or traffic delays you. You know not to take this personally and to shake it off before your next customer.
• You're available to work at least 3 days - Monday - Friday. No night or weekend work here.
• You're comfortable working independently and finding solutions to everyday problems, knowing when to ask your Manager for help. 

If you’re looking for an organisation that cares about you, apply today!

When you apply we will send you a link to a short online assessment from Vervoe so you can see what a day in the life of our Home Care Worker will be like. Before joining our team, we will be performing a National Police Check/Right to Work, functional fitness assessment on your behalf, as well as confirming evidence of COVID vaccination.

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant

Reporting to the Lead Advisor - Health and Safety, you will form part of a dynamic team based in Mackay. You will be responsible for providing professional advice and support to multiple business units across multiple sites. Your responsibilities will include, however not limited to:

• Providing professional advice and support, and engaging, influencing and coaching the workforce to promote continual development and improvement in safety culture.
• Ensuring risk/hazard registers are maintained for all facilities
• Facilitating a consistent approach to risk management ensuring workers are trained and using risk management tools, including Take 5’s and JHA’s.
• Facilitating the reporting and recording of all incidents, hazards and near misses.
• Ensuring incident investigations are completed as required, identifying root causes and corrective actions to prevent re-occurrence. 
• Conducting regular visits to sites throughout QLD
• Interacting with the management team and workforce to determine suitability of processes, risk management, safety behaviours, field inspections and system audits.
• Establishing process to complete or facilitate internal audits of sites
• Assisting in the implementation, review and maintenance of the Integrated Management System