Mental Health Support Worker

2 days ago

Blacktown, Australia Care With Excellence Full time

The role of a Mental Health Support Worker in Home Care is to provide support to our clients with a disability who require assistance with Medical Appointments, Transportation, Personal care, Domestic tasks such as Menu Planning, Cooking, Cleaning etc. With a strong focus on developing the skills of each individual to live as autonomously as possible within a shared living and one on one environment. Residents are supported each morning and afternoon, overnight and on weekends/Public Holidays by experienced and qualified staff.

**About You**:
We require our Care Workers to be reliable, committed, and empathetic individuals to provide quality care as a Support Worker
We look for:

- A can-do attitude and genuine interest in helping others
- Extensive experience with manual handling and working with high intensity participants
- Various hobbies - sewing, arts, gardening, cooking, and scrap booking to name a few
- Experience in various outdoor pursuits and activities
- A practical understanding of hygiene assistance and commitment of care
- Enjoyment in social activities, and one-on-one engagement
- Understanding of physical limitations and a safe, sensible approach
- Creativity, enthusiasm, sensitivity, and emotional stability
- Strong communication and organisational skills - able to manage your time and support clients to do the same in an everyday capacity
- People who have some extra time and appreciate being with others
- Those who have strong work ethics and enjoy being team player
- Commitment to providing responsive and considerate care
- Prioritise punctuality and reliability
- Prioritise individual, family and guardian needs
- Proactive and mobile for on call shifts
- Able to complete 2 to 8 hour shifts.

**Qualifications**:

- Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, Disability, Community Services or equivalent.
- Diploma in Mental Health (Preferred Not Essential)

**Mandatory requirements**
- First Aid Certification (required)
- National Police Certificate (required)
- Driver Licence (required)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Children Check (required)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (required)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module (required)
- Flexibility to work within a service that provides 24/7 care, this includes weekend work, sleepover and or active night shifts within a fortnightly roster.
- Competent with Microsoft Office suite particularly MS Word and MS Outlook.
- Covid 19 vaccination or the willingness to obtain before commencing employment
- Infection Prevention and Control for COVID-19 Certificate of Acknowledgement

Pre Employment Assessment with drug screen.
- All applicants must have a relevant visa or working rights in Australia.

**Next Steps**:
Schedule:

- Morning Shifts
- Afternoon Shift
- Day shift
- Sleep Over
- Monday to Sunday
- Weekend & Public Holiday availability

COVID-19 considerations: fully vaccinated Included Booster

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Public holidays

Application Question(s):

- Are you capable of commuting yourself to and from shifts?

**Experience**:

- Mental Health Support worker: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 06/03/2025
Expected Start Date: 07/03/2025

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Blacktown, Australia Nextt Group Full time

    Immediate Start available - Supportive team and rewarding role helping people living with disabilities - Real flexibility, guaranteed shifts and penalty rates Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling journey with Nextt? We're on a mission to provide exceptional, person-centered care to individuals living with disabilities, and we need enthusiastic and...

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Blacktown, Australia Care With Excellence Full time

    **Mental Health Support Worker, Blacktown LGA NSW** **Our Values** are - Equality, Presence, Respect, Excellence, Transparency & Diversity Care With Excellence is seeking a proactive and energetic MALE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WORKER **(Male ONLY) **to work in Blacktown LGA NSW. It will be the role of the MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WORKER to support our clients...

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Blacktown, Australia Care With Excellence Full time

    The role of a Mental Health Support Worker in Group Home is to provide support to our clients with a disability who require assistance with Medical Appointments, Transportation, Personal care, Domestic tasks such as Menu Planning, Cooking, Cleaning etc. With a strong focus on developing the skills of each individual to live as autonomously as possible within...

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Blacktown, Australia Care With Excellence Full time

    **About us** Care With Excellence is a NDIS Registered Provider that prides itself in offering a flexible and individualised care service in home and community settings to people with disabilities, enabling them to live independently and to achieve their goals. The role of a Mental Health Support Worker in Group Home is to provide support to our clients...

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Blacktown, Australia Care With Excellence Full time

    **Mental Health Support Worker, Blacktown LGA NSW** Care With Excellence is seeking a proactive and energetic MALE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WORKER **(Male ONLY)**to work in Blacktown LGA NSW. It will be the role of the MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WORKER to support our clients **personal care, meal preparation, daily living tasks, independent skill building** and...

  • Complex Mental Health Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Blacktown, Australia United for Care Full time

    **Our Purpose** We are dedicated to facilitating a space for our participants to call home in our Vertical Villages and accommodation options to create a thriving community. We offer independent living opportunities that provide tailored apartment accommodation and 24-hour support models that empower people to live their lifestyle of choice. **Position...

  • Disability Support Worker with Complex Mental

    7 hours ago

    Blacktown, Australia Easy iCare Pty Ltd Full time

    **About Us**: At Easy iCare SYD, we are committed to delivering compassionate and comprehensive support to individuals with disabilities, including those with complex mental health needs. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for our clients through personalized care and support. We are seeking a skilled Disability Support Worker to join our team and...

  • Mental Health Peer Support Worker

    2 days ago

    Blacktown, Australia Stride Full time

    **About us**: We’re leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention. Stride is a name that expresses our ambition - it’s a name that’s purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey. As we embark on the next stage of our journey,...

  • Sudanese Speaking Mental Health Support Worker

    2 days ago

    Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia Maple Community Services Full time $32,000 - $45,000 per year

    Are you looking for a role that provides job satisfaction, work/life balance and competitive industry rates? If yes, join the Maple team and make a positive difference in your communityAbout Maple Community ServicesMaple Community Services is a NDIS approved Disability Service Provider that facilities supports within Australia. We are a team of like-minded...

  • Disability Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Blacktown, Australia AUSSIE CARE HEALTH SERVICES Full time

    **AUSSIE CARE HEALTH SERVICES** is a disability care provider providing support for individuals with disabilities throughout Sydney and regional NSW. Our philosophy of care provision is based on providing opportunities to enhance the lives of individuals and delivering a seamless level of care **Why work with AUSSIE CARE HEALTH SERVICES?** At AUSSIE CARE...