Mental Health Advocate

2 weeks ago

Ipswich, Australia Dereka-Jo Williams Full time

Unlock Your Potential as a Support Worker

We're seeking a compassionate and experienced Support Worker to join our Ipswich Hub team. As a passionate advocate for individuals with mental illness and disabilities, you'll play a vital role in enabling their independence and promoting positive wellbeing.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and provide exceptional support to clients with complex needs. You'll work collaboratively with our team to optimise client support, implement planned activities, and champion client achievements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leverage your experience and expertise in Mental Health and Disability services to deliver tailored support to clients
  • Help clients reach their goals by working closely with them to create and achieve personal support plans
  • Implement planned activities that promote client independence, such as light household cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation
  • Schedule and assist with medical appointments, ensuring seamless care coordination
  • Report client requirements and reinforce positive behaviour, fostering a supportive environment
  • Ability to work with clients on days, nights, and weekend shifts, providing flexible support when needed

Your Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy:

  • A competitive salary of $70,000 - $80,000 per annum, depending on experience
  • Flexible work schedules to accommodate your needs
  • Progressive wages based on industry-related experiences and qualifications
  • Exclusive access to discounts and a wellness portal, prioritising your physical and mental health
  • Opportunity to salary package up to $15,900 of tax-free income
  • Free counselling service to support you through challenges
  • Continuous training in a supportive and collaborative team environment
  • The chance to make a real impact by working on weekend and sleepover shifts

What We're Looking For

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

  • Prior experience as a Support Worker with complex clients and restrictive practices
  • An open Driver's Licence
  • NDIS Workers Screening Clearance and Blue Card
  • NDIS Workers Orientation Certificate or willingness to obtain it

About Open Minds

We're a leading provider of mental health and disability support services, committed to enabling an independent and positive future for all people living with mental illness and acquired brain injury related disability. Our purpose is to empower individuals to reach their full potential, and we're seeking like-minded professionals to join our team.

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