Mental Health Support Worker

1 week ago

Adelaide, South Australia Accept Care Full time

Accept Disability Pty Ltd


Accept Disability is a NDIS registered provider delivering high quality care and support to people living with disability and/or mental illness in the community.

We work with children, young people, older people and families to deliver tailored, person-centered supports and services as requested by Participants and their families.


We are committed to the values of Honesty, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence and we continue to develop a positive organisational culture that models these core values.


Role & Responsibilities


We are seeking to employ permanent part time or casual Disability/Mental Health Support Workers to be part of our enthusiastic and professional team.

You will work in a collaborative and consultative manner to ensure our services not only meet but exceed Participant expectations.


The role of Disability/Mental Health Support Workers is to provide support to people living with disability and/or mental illness to live their best life as determined by them.


This includes:

  • Supporting people to access the community
  • Daily living support, including attending to low and/or high personal care needs
  • Administering medications in line with medication management plans
  • Meal preparation and Assisting with meals
  • Domestic duties such as vacuuming, laundry, and general cleaning
  • Manual handling, including the use of mobile and ceiling hoists
  • Supporting people to achieve their individual goals in line with their personcentered support plan
  • Interpret and adhere to plans in a personcentered manner, providing flexible personcentered support, including informed decision making and choice and control

To be successful in this very valued role, you have

  • Excellent active listening skills
  • Ability to develop meaningful engagement/relationships, resilience, and adaptability for evolving conditions reinforced by strong interpersonal skills
  • Enthusiastic and service minded approach
  • Sound work ethic and attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication proficiency
  • Continuous improvement approach
  • Understanding of privacy principles, confidentiality and duty of care
  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines
  • Demonstrated knowledge and sensitivity to individuals living with mental illness and/or with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
  • Eligible to work in Australia and hold a driver's license and have use of a roadworthy vehicle.
  • Current DHS (Disability-Related) Clearance or NDIS Worker Screening and Working with Children Check
  • Manual Handling Training
  • First Aid Certificate and CPR
  • Fully functioning smart mobile phone with internet and Wi-Fi accessibility
  • Quality, Safety & You NDIS Orientation Module

Qualifications / Experience

  • Certificate IV (or higher) in Mental Health or equivalent
  • Experience working with people living with disability/mental illness

Employment Benefits

  • Career and professional ongoing development opportunities
  • Multiple roles with permanency opportunities
  • Participants in your local area (reduced extensive travelling)
  • Make a difference in a person's daily life
  • Immediate start

Applicants
Thank You.

Accept Care. Your Aged, Disability & Allied Health Provider.

Job Type:
Casual

Salary:
From $34.86 per hour

Benefits:

  • Referral program

Schedule:

  • Afternoon shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Morning shift

Education:

  • Certificate I
  • IV (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • First Aid Certification (preferred)
  • Working with Children Check (preferred)
  • National Police Certificate (preferred)
  • Driver Licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (preferred)

Work Location:
On the road

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