“If it’s not fun, don’t come”

That is our mantra

SACARE is a South Australian owned and operated organisation leading the way in providing innovative in-home and supported accommodation care solutions to a diverse range of clients.

As an employer, SACARE aims to inject a strong sense of fun and vibrancy into everything we do. We are passionate about our delivery of professional, compassionate care for individuals living with complex needs while ensuring that we empower, engage and provide development opportunities to all of our employees across the organisation.

We are looking for two full-time experienced Behaviour Support Practitioners to join our dynamic and growing team!

The successful candidates will have an excellent understanding of positive behaviour support, restrictive practices, advocating for the rights of people with a disability, writing and evaluating positive behaviour support plans.

Responsibilities include:

• Undertake functional analysis and Positive Behaviour Support Planning
• Provide behavioural assessment of a client’s presenting issues and support needs, and identify appropriate supports, interventions, and service models
• Provide assessment to design and develop intervention plans and strategies, including Lifestyle & Behaviour Support Plans and Risk Assessment & Management Plans
• Undertake specific assessments, such as adaptive functioning
• Prepare, write and deliver assessment reports
• Provide support, advice and direction to groups and individuals
• Facilitate the delivery of clinical frameworks and activities
• Provide PBS advice and support across SACARE as per service delivery needs

About You:

• A passionate self-starter who can deliver high quality services
• Experience working with children (desirable)
• Extensive experience in functional analysis of behaviours
• Experience in developing and implementing Positive Behaviour Support Plans
• Experience working with individuals with complex behavioural support needs
• Takes ownership of work and associated responsibilities
• Has a strong ethical compass and cultivates credibility
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills

The minimum requirements:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field (Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Social Work or Teaching)
• Have extensive experience in functional analysis of behaviours
• Have experience developing and implementing Positive Behaviour Support Plans
• Have experience working with individuals with complex behavioural support needs
• Eligible to be register or registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission as a Behaviour Support Practitioner
• Be self-driven and comfortable working autonomously
• Have a valid NDIS Worker Clearance Check
• Have a valid Working With Children Check
• Full SA driver’s license
• COVID-19 Vaccination with evidence of booster
• Understanding of working within the NDIS framework

If you are interested in becoming a part of an exceptionally supportive organisation that challenges the status quo and drives innovation across the industry, please apply now!

Please ensure you include a cover letter of 500 words outlining your relevant experience and suitability.

What’s on Offer?

As an employee at SACARE, we offer:

• Competitive remuneration
  We offer a competitive salary based on knowledge and experience.
• Free fitness
  We have an onsite gym and provide personal training every week day at the head office… you heard that right… free!
• Personal development
  Genuine career progression to help you smash your goals in life and at work.  
• Reward & Recognition Program
  We have a monthly Reward & Recognition Program in place aligned with SACARE values.
• Anniversary Awards
  We celebrate and reward staff for their years of service with SACARE.
• Employee Assistance Program
  Access to counseling services to support you in times of need.
• Invitations to regular social events
  Whether it’s quiz nights, bingo sessions or our famous end-of-year SACARE Party, there’s loads of fun to be had!
• Doggy Days
  Add your dog to the roster and bring your best mate to work weekly.
• Celebrations
  Most importantly, we have fun celebrating the wins, big or small.

SACARE is a pet-friendly, positive, and healthy workplace

SACARE is an Equal Opportunities employer. We have a duty of care to ensure you are not knowingly placed in a role that risks your work health and safety and has specific roles that may, given their genuine occupational requirement fall under an exemption under Section 34 (2) of the Equal Opportunity Act, (SA) 1984 (the Act).

SACARE is committed to child safety, safeguarding and zero tolerance. We take seriously our responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults we support. All applicants and employees must provide mandatory screening checks. Only applicants with Australian Working Rights should apply. Indigenous Australians and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.