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Work History
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Ciara Manton

Perth,Australia

Skills

  • Person-Centred Support: Skilled at providing compassionate, individualised care tailored to each person’s needs
  • Leadership & Team Management: Experienced in leading and motivating teams, managing people effectively, and fostering a positive, collaborative environment
  • Communication: Clear and empathetic communication with Clients, families, and colleagues
  • Teamwork: Collaborates well with multidisciplinary teams to achieve goals
  • Reliability & Responsibility: Trusted to provide consistent, high-quality support
  • Problem-Solving: Able to handle challenging situations calmly and efficiently
  • Documentation & Compliance: Maintains accurate records and follows safeguarding and organisational policies

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner with a strong multidisciplinary background in child protection, disability support, nursing care, and youth work. Skilled in implementing person-centred behavioural strategies and supporting individuals with complex needs, including dementia and chronic health conditions. Demonstrated leadership in disability care and youth services, guiding teams to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed and strengths-based support. Known for fostering safe, empowering environments, building strong rapport with clients and families, and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to promoting independence, enhancing quality of life, and achieving positive, sustainable behavioural outcomes through evidence-based practice.

Work History

Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

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Perth
02.2025 - Current
  • Developed and implemented person-centred Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans for individuals with complex behavioural, developmental, or psychosocial needs.
  • Conducted functional behaviour assessments, observations, and data analysis to identify triggers, strengths, and support needs.
  • Collaborated with families, support workers, allied health professionals, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent, evidence-based support strategies.
  • Delivered training, coaching, and capacity-building to support workers and carers to improve behaviour-support practices and reduce restrictive interventions.
  • Monitored, reviewed, and updated behaviour support plans according to client progress, feedback, and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintained high-quality documentation, reports, and compliance with NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission standards.
  • Promoted client independence, wellbeing, and quality of life through strengths-based and trauma-informed practices.
  • Supported clients across disability, youth, and aged-care settings, including individuals with autism and complex psychosocial needs.

Residential Youth Worker

Uniting Care
Perth
03.2024 - 03.2025
  • Guided children in home settings, fostering academic and personal development.
  • Provided personalized care, supporting children's growth and success.
  • Created a supportive environment, helping children reach their full potential.
  • Implemented tailored support strategies, achieving measurable improvements.
  • Fostered children's development through personalised care, guidance, and educational support, collaborating with case workers to monitor progress.
  • Implemented tailored care strategies, enhancing children's academic performance and life skills whilst maintaining effective communication with management.
  • Partnered with case workers and management to create comprehensive care plans, ensuring children's needs were met holistically.
  • Developed creative approaches to help children overcome challenges, fostering their potential in both academic and personal spheres.

Before and after School Care Educator

Whoosh Care
Surry Hills, Sydney
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Managed daily activities for children, enhancing their social skills and safety.
  • Implemented creative learning strategies, boosting engagement and development.
  • Resolved conflicts among children, fostering a harmonious and inclusive environment. Orchestrated engaging activities for children, fostering social skills and ensuring safety. Introduced innovative learning strategies, boosting participation and growth.

NDIS Disability Support Worker

Identity WA
Perth, WA
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Supported individuals with disabilities, enhancing daily living skills and fostering independence.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement tailored care plans, achieving client satisfaction.
  • Utilized effective communication to resolve conflicts, ensuring a harmonious environment.
  • Monitored progress and documented improvements, contributing to continuous care assessment.
  • Facilitated community integration activities, promoting social inclusion and engagement.
  • Communicated and worked with individuals family’s regarding NDIS plans.

Team Leader

Resilience Health Care
Ireland
08.2019 - 06.2023
  • Led and supervised a team of disability support workers, providing coaching, mentoring, and performance management to maintain high-quality, person-centred service delivery.
  • Managed payroll tasks including approving timesheets, processing staff wages, and ensuring accurate and timely payments.
  • Handled staff-related issues sensitively and professionally, resolving conflicts, addressing performance concerns, and promoting a positive, supportive team culture.
  • Acted as a key contact for families, managing concerns or conflicts with empathy and professionalism to maintain strong, collaborative relationships.
  • Oversaw daily operations including rostering, incident management, and the consistent implementation of behaviour support strategies.
  • Ensured full compliance with HIQA standards, preparing for inspections, maintaining accurate records, and leading corrective action plans where required.
  • Collaborated with Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners, allied health professionals, and external stakeholders to ensure cohesive, evidence-based support.
  • Supported the development and review of individual support plans and risk assessments to enhance client independence, safety, and wellbeing.
  • Championed continuous improvement by identifying service gaps, supporting staff training, and implementing quality-enhancing initiatives.

Disability Support Worker

Rehab Care
Tipperary, Ireland
05.2018 - 04.2020
  • Facilitated daily living tasks, enhancing resident autonomy and decision-making.
  • Managed resident finances, utilities, and appointments, ensuring seamless support.
  • Analysed incident reports, contributing to improved client satisfaction and safety.
  • Coordinated with healthcare professionals to assess service suitability.
  • Monitored mental health changes, implementing protocol-based decisions.
  • Championed resident autonomy, fostering independence in daily tasks while ensuring privacy and choice. Collaborated with healthcare professionals to enhance care quality.
  • Partnered with the clients families and multidisciplinary teams to assess service suitability, optimising resource allocation and enhancing overall care delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Honours Level 8 - Social Care Practice

Waterford Institute of Technology
01.2021

Pre Nursing Level 5 - undefined

Colaiste Mhuire Co Ed
Thurles
01.2017
Ciara Manton