• Great organisational culture
• Full-time opportunity
• Full salary packaging options

Bayley House provides a range of support services for adults with an intellectual disability. We support adults with an intellectual disability who are high functioning to those with complex support needs develop and maintain life skills in the areas of their choice.

We currently have an opportunity for a permanent full-time Instructor (Disability Support Worker) in our Community & Life Skills division, which runs a range of activity-based programs. Our staff are matched to programs based on their skills and interests to ensure that we can provide the best continuity of care and experiences for our clients.

The Role

You will be responsible for developing and running life skills programs for clients with challenging behaviours and complex needs, including clients on the autism spectrum. This includes working closely with behavioural specialists to establish processes to support with behavioural strategies. In this role you will also complete all administration and reporting requirements and provide day-to-day supports such as assisting with feeding, medication administration and personal care needs.

Salary range is $60,000 - $65,000 plus full salary packaging benefits available.

Selection Criteria

To be considered for the role you will be an experienced disability professional with a minimum 3 years’ experience. You will have worked in a similar role and have proven experience supporting adults with challenging behaviours and complex support needs. This includes supporting clients on the autism spectrum. You will also:

• Be experienced designing, running and evaluating programs for clients with complex support needs, including on the Autism spectrum;
• Have a working knowledge of Disability legislation & the NDIS;
• Have a demonstrated commitment to using person-centred active support principles in all interactions;
• Be able to communicate in a clear, concise and friendly manner with a broad range of people involved in the clients care, such family & carers, staff, behavioural specialists & health care professionals;
• Be willing to undertake a range of day-to-day tasks including maintaining client records in our CRM database, assisting with meal preparation, administering medication and personal care;
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment in a calm manner;
• Have a Certificate IV in Disability Services or equivalent qualification;
• Other relevant certificates & professional development experience will be highly regarded;
• Have completed the NDIS Worker Orientation Module "Quality, Safety and You" module, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement;
• Have a satisfactory DWES check and police check prior to commencement;
• Have Current First Aid Certificate, CPR & Full Driver’s License, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.