Forensic Support Worker

About us We’ve been supporting people with a disability since 2007. Specialising in 24-hour disability programs for individuals with multiple and complex needs. We’re proud to be a trusted and registered service provider with the NDIA, TAC, DFFH and Worksafe. Our values are:People, First Brilliant Together Bring Our Best. Always Relentless Optimism Benefits of joining our team As a CareChoice employee, benefits you’ll be able to take advantage of include:  Employee Pathways ScholarshipsEmployee Support FundFree ongoing training and developmentAnnual recognition awardsPaid Pregnancy loss leave for either parentFlexible workA number of employee wellness platforms including EAP and Care4U, free flu shots and travel discounts.Discounts with major retailers including:Car and Health InsuranceFuelGroceries and foodGas, Electricity, Internet, and Mobile PhonesPet suppliesMovie ticketsOther major retailers such as Catch, Myer, Kmart, Big W, JB Hi Fi plus many more.Monthly Recognition & Reward for Employee of the MonthService Recognition ProgramCareer development opportunities including secondments and Job-Ride-A-Long programFrom the moment you step through our doors, you’ll feel welcome and supported to do your best work and really make a difference in people’s lives. About the role Due to continuous and exciting growth, we’re currently recruiting for multiple Permanent Forensic Support Workers to join our team to support a client based in the Hampton area. You will be responsible for providing quality support and intensive community supervision to a participant with an intellectual disability who is moving into Specialist Disability Accommodation from a residential justice program.The participant has previous offending behaviour and because of the seriousness of this behaviour has court ordered conditions to support him living safely in the community. There will be an emphasis on skill and capacity building to encourage independence and confidence for meaningful and active inclusion in society. The hours of work available are 24:7 roster including weekday shifts, evening, and weekend shifts. Penalty rates apply on weekends, Public Holidays, after 8pm and after 12 pm.  We are only offering Permanent Part Time and Full Time positions.  About you To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to have demonstrated experience providing support to participants with high complex needs and or behaviours of concern.Your background should include Complex or Forensic Support Work and ideally you will have experience working with clients that are high risk and are currently involved with the criminal justice system.  Essential to the role will be a thorough understanding of mental health disorders and trauma, an ability to maintain professional boundaries and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.  You will also have the following skills and attributes: Covid19 Digital Vaccination Certificate or Immunisation Statement Diploma level qualification in a relevant field Clear and effective communication skills and ability to establish professional relationships with participants and their families Attention to detail and accuracy in record management Flexibility to work over a 7-day roster and the availability to work overnight shifts or attend training or meetings as required NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or willing to obtain First Aid, CPR, WWCC and NDIS Worker Orientation module Current Driver’s License with access to a comprehensively insured vehicle (mandatory). To APPLY If this sounds like the ideal role for you and you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. So, don’t delay, apply today. For further information, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@carechoice.com.au.   AUD Australia - VIC Melbourne - All locations Bayside & South Eastern Suburbs Hampton 3188