Mental Health Support Worker

1 week ago


Perth, Western Australia Supports in Sync Full time

Position Description

JOB TITLE:

Mental Health Support Worker

JOB DESCRIPTION:


Mental health support workers collaborate with a psychosocial recovery coach to assist NDIS participants in recovery who have a mental health diagnosis.

Fundamental to the role is the ability to provide participants with daily capability-building and social engagement in the community and at home.


TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • Casual_

REPORT TO:

  • Services Coordinator_
  • Bikita Niroula_

LOCATION:

  • Various Locations_

MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Empower participant to reach for and achieve their daily goals.
  • Support and endorse positive routines and activities.
  • Report changes in participant health and general wellbeing.
  • Notify when additional services are requested or required.
  • Protect participant rights and confidentiality to maintain dignity and privacy.
  • Ensure participant visits are meaningful and encourage independence.
  • Assist in social development through access to community activities, services and venues.
  • Maintain schedules and deliver accurate and uptodate work notes.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and employee development activities.

QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS:

  • Cert III Individual Support, Mental Health, Aged Care, Community Services, Disability Work or similar.
  • Current WWCC, Criminal Record Check and First Aid Certificate
  • NDIS Screening Check and Induction
  • COVID Safe Training
  • Driver's License
  • Reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle
  • Smart phone

EXPERIENCE:

  • Recognise the needs of people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Communicate with sensitivity and discretion.
  • Ability to complete basic administrative tasks.

SKILLS:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to build rapport and trust with clients.
  • Strong time management and ability to prioritize.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office suite of programs and other computer systems for record keeping.
  • Excellent problem solving and conflict management skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and maintain good working relationships.

Job Type:
Casual

Salary:
$38.08 per hour

Benefits:

  • Professional development assistance

Schedule:

  • Flexible hours

Supplemental pay types:

  • Penalty rates

Education:

  • Certificate I
  • IV (required)

Experience:

Mental Health Work: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (required)


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