About the company

Horizon SolSolutions Australia Pty Ltd trading as Cocoon SDA Care is a recognised employer within the disability sector.

We have very successfully transitioned to NDIS and have been able to make it work for us and our clients. We have continued to go from strength to strength as a leader in the market and offer ongoing support and development for our teams.

The role: 

• Sleepover and Weekend Support 
• Experienced male Disability Support Workers who have experience in disability support.
• We are seeking casual that will lead to permanent or part time Disability Support Workers.
• Enable our participants to shape and improve their lives, reaching their goals. 
• As a support worker, you will be rewarded for your skills and commitment in providing consistent high-quality care.  
• Enjoy working in a family-friendly, supportive, close-knit working environment driven by strong values. 
• 20+ hours per week paid employment 
• Experience supporting people with medical support needs.
• Experience supporting people with behaviours of concerns.
• Experience supporting people with difficulties in communication.
• Providing complex care and support to participant with challenging behaviours and ability to comply individual Behaviour Support Plan.
• Ability to complete medical charts and records.
• Ability to complete shift notes and progress notes.
• Providing support around personal care, including bathing/showering, toileting, dressing and medication administration.
• Domestic duties for a clean and hygienic environment and workplace. Cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation.

What’s in for you? 

You'll experience a rewarding career where your skills and commitment are recognised and rewarded. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy working in a family-friendly, supportive, close-knit working environment driven by strong values. 

• Consistent shifts that offer stability & the chance to have a real impact. 
• Online specialised & on-job training. 
• Flexible work hours. 
• EAP services

Mandatory requirement

• Cert III in Individual Support or Cert IV in Disability Support
• NDIS Worker Screening Check 
• NDIS Orientation module (NDIS Quality Safety & You)
• Working with Children Check 
• Driver’s Licence
• Ability to support client with an intellectual disability and high behaviours
• Must be available to work various shifts including passive sleepover.
• Must be able to drive participant’s vehicle
• Worked with clients of high complex behaviour support

Additional skillset:

• Positive Behaviour Support
• Family engagement
• Personal care

Please note that the successful applicant will be required to hold or be willing to obtain a National Disability Insurance Scheme NDIS Worker Screening check and a Working with Children Check. 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.