Experienced Mental Health Support Worker

3 months ago


Brisbane, Australia Kuremara Care Pty Ltd Full time

**Experienced Mental Health Support Worker**

**Casual position**

**Kuremara**

Various Location - Southeast QLD

Kuremara is a Registered NDIS Provider.

Kuremara is committed to providing the highest quality of care both at home and out in the community.

We currently provide our clients with one-on-one support services in the following:

- Daily Activities
- Social Activities
- Assisted in home living
- Community participation
- Transport
- Respite Care
- Weekday and weekend care

**Position Overview**:
As a Mental Health Support Worker at Kuremara Care, you will play a crucial role in providing support to the client. We are seeking compassionate and dedicated support workers both male and female to join our team.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide one-on-one support and assistance to individuals with diverse needs.
- Assist with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks.
- Engage the individual in social and recreational activities, fostering independence and community integration.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation as required.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the individual's needs are met effectively
- Excellent English skills
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and communication skills.
- Confident and friendly attitude.
- Ability to communicate sensitively and appropriately.
- Middle-aged, enthusiast, and easy to get along with.
- Experience working with individuals with diverse needs is preferred.
- Understanding of safe work practices.
- Previous employment experience in the Mental Health/Disability care sector.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team and accurately report back to supervisors.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.
- Experience in providing quality services that assist people to maintain their independence, dignity, cultural values and religious beliefs.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Community Participation**: Facilitate and engage in community activities to promote social integration and participation.
**- Personal Care**:Assist with daily living activities, ensuring the comfort and well-being of the clients.
**- Transportation**: Safely transport clients, creating a supportive and secure environment.
**- Appointment Assistance**: Accompany clients to appointments and provide necessary support.

**Requirements**:

- Experience**:Proven experience as a Mental Health Support Worker, with a strong background in community participation and personal care.
**- Qualifications**: Relevant qualifications in mental health, disability support, or a related field.
**- Communication Skills**:Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients and work effectively within a team.
**- Driver's License**:A valid driver's license is essential for transporting clients.
**- Availability**: Flexible availability, including weekends.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum Cert 3 in individual support (_Essential)_
- NDIS Orientation
- NDIS Check - Yellow Card
- Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
- Police Check
- Relevant Qualifications
- Current First Aid & CPR
- Passport or Visa
- Australian Driver Licence

**Experience**:

- Mental Health Support Work: minimum 1 year

**Requirements**:

- Minimum 3-4 weekdays of availability for day and weekend shifts
- Must have or be willing to obtain the following:

- NDIS Worker Check (Yellow Card)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Working with Children Check (Bluce Card)
- Valid CPR and First Aid Certificate
- Valid Police Check
- Current Driver’s License, a reliable motor vehicle (including valid registration and fully comprehensive insurance)

**Desirable**:

- Ability to start soon as soon as possible
- A positive attitude
- Current Australian Driver’s License
- A personal phone to report case notes and receive shift notifications
- Be empathetic, compassionate and patient
- Must be able to establish good rapport with participants and available to assist with transport to and from appointments and community access.

**Benefits**:

- Rewarding Work: Make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with unique needs.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training.
- Supportive Team Environment: Work collaboratively with a dedicated and supportive team.

**How to Apply**:
**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $33.00 - $42.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 - 38 per week

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Rotating roster
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Blacktown, NSW: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Authorisation:

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