Support Worker/Mentor

About HYPAR Group

The HYPAR Group is a collective of specialist organisations supporting young people, people with disability, and people seeking personal wellbeing and independence. We offer a range of tailored supports, including Mentoring, Supported Independent Living (SIL), Disability Support, Residential Care, Outdoor Mentorship and Adventure Activities to participants across South-East Queensland region. For further information about our organisation please visit our website www.hypargroup.com.au.

About The Role

Be a positive role model to our participants in a supportive and caring environment, building a relationship based on HYPAR's core values. Be compassionate, patient and understanding, supporting our participants to meet their goals.

A day in the role of our Support Workers/Mentors will include:

• Working autonomously to provide support to our participants to help maintain and improve their level of independence. This may include community participation, skill building and relationship building to name a few
• Planning, assisting and engaging in suitable activities with our participants
• Encourage our participants to make healthy lifestyle choices and access health care services
• Engage in domestic duties such as, but not limited to; house cleaning, laundry, cooking meals, budgeting, shopping etc
• Providing mental health support work within a therapeutic framework to deliver quality care
• Complete case notes per shift, administration tasks and incident reports

Positions are available on the Sunshine Coast.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Exceptional emotional intelligence, demonstrating initiative and flexibility and be able to build strong relationships with our participants
• Desire to be a part of a dedicated team that also share the same focus-driven outcomes
• The ability to maintain professionalism in high-pressure situations
• Strong professional boundaries
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal and are proficient in the use of smart phones/computers.
• The drive to do meaningful work that improves the lives of our participants
• Ability to work a flexible roster, available across morning, evening and weekend shifts.

You will also be required to have or be willing to obtain:

• Disability Support Work or industry relevant experience - Highly Regarded
• A current 10-year traffic history report
• Paid Blue Card
• Paid NDIS Disability Worker Screening (or valid yellow card)
• Child Safety background screening check (LCS2)
• Have access to a registered vehicle and full comprehensive insurance
• Open QLD Drivers Licence (International and P-Plate Licences will not be accepted)
• A working android or apple smartphone

Please ensure you meet ALL the minimum requirements above before applying.

Benefits Of Working At HYPAR

• Career and remuneration growth through various internal training courses
• Refer-a-mate incentive program
• Flexible workplace with casual roles and close-to-home work options to promote work/life balance
• HYPAR Wild activity days with our young people
• EAP Service available 24/7
• Support and guidance from an experienced leadership team, with on-call supervisors available 24/7
• Perform meaningful work and create a positive difference in the lives of our participants
• Portable long service leave available to employees

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islands are strongly encouraged to apply.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Individual and Family Services

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