Male Mental Health Support Worker

3 weeks ago


Perth, 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**:

- Full time/Part-time/Casual_

**REPORT TO**:

- Service Coordinator_

**LOCATION**:

- Unit 2/ 439-441 Albany Highway, Victoria Park, 6100_

**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 up-to-date work notes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and employee development activities.

**QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS**:

- A tertiary qualification in Disability, Occupational Health Nursing, Social/Behavioural Sciences/Health or Administration/Business Management, or an equivalent vocational qualification; and
- A minimum of 1 year experience in successfully leading and managing a service team.
- Current WWCC, Criminal Record Check and First Aid Certificate
- NDIS Screening Check and Induction
- COVID Safe Training

**EXPERIENCE**:

- Recognize 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.
- Excellent critical thinking and organizational skills.
- Ability to build rapport and trust with stakeholders.
- Ability to problem solve and strong business insight.
- Outstanding interpersonal abilities.
- Strong time management and ability to prioritize.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office and other basic computer programs.
- Excellent problem solving and conflict management skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and maintain good working relationships.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $38.37 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- Flexible hours

Supplemental pay types:

- Penalty rates

**Education**:

- Certificate I - IV (required)

**Experience**:

- Mental Health Work: 2 years (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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