Female Mental Health Support Worker

Alpha Care and Share is a recognised Mental Health and Complex Disability organisation. A rapidly growing company where the Founder / Director is as 'hands on' and involved with our participants' wellbeing as the staff that is hired. We work hard to foster inclusion for people from all walks of life by empowering them to achieve their full potential. Through person-centered care we offer a unique approach to maintain positive interactions for all of our participants, and we are proud of Alpha Care's positive reputation being the result of our participant's feedback.

Here at Alpha Care and Share we are also well known for valuing our employees and working alongside them to create a happy and healthy work environment. By acknowledging and respecting our staff's individuality, we welcome all. We strive to maintain approachability, so all staff continue to feel supported, as we believe that our staff are the face of the company. Ongoing benefits of working with us would include:

- _An hourly rate based on your industry-related experience and qualifications._
- _Above SCHADS Award pay_
- _Additional penalty rates for night and weekend shifts (as per the SCHADS Award)_
- _Flexibility to support your lifestyle and commitments_
- _Learning and Developmental opportunities within the company_
- _Multiple Buddy Shifts to suit your comfortability_
- _2 4 / 7 S U P P O R T_

**About the Role**
LOCATION: S U N N Y B A N K H I L S
- Please Note: at the participant's request, we are seeking a FEMALE Support Working in her mid 20s - early 40s, that has CLEAR ENGLISH communication and previous experience in Mental Health**_
- **Additionally, the participant would like someone that is warm and easy to talk too. Someone non-judgmental and will advocate for her as needed.**_
- **This participant requires a staff member that is confident in behavior management and has the ability to redirect and de-escalate as needed. **_
- **If you fit the above description and have similar interests in love for animals, arts and crafts, board games, musicals / theater and attending church then please apply**_
- Prompting and assisting with all Personal Cares
- Prompting with medication
- Meal preparation and cooking
- Light household duties
- Maintain critical thinking and problem-solving abilities throughout shift
- Must be proactive and take initiative
- Working autonomously to provide appropriate levels of support to maintain and improve the participant's level of independence
- Great communication skills
- Work within the NDIS Code of Conduct
- Ability to work in partnership with the participant to achieve their goals
- A passion for assisting individuals who struggle with Mental Health to improve their quality of life

**Requirements**:
To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who holds a minimum of a Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent) **OR **has a minimum of 2 years of experience in Mental Health **and **the following qualities:

- Working with children card (Blue card)
- NDIS Worker Screening check (Yellow Card)
- Current CPR and First Aid Certificates
- Current Police Check
- Completion of NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Driver's License
- Registered personal vehicle with comprehensive car insurance and a willingness to use for transporting clients (when required)

**Additionally, you will need**:

- Clear _Verbal and Written_ Communication
- Critical thinking with the ability to problem solve - knows how to take initiative
- Have a basic understanding of Mental Health
- Experience with Mental Health _(not essential, but highly recommended)_
- AGAIN, PLEASE NOTE: at the participant's request, we are seeking a FEMALE Support Working in her mid 20s - early 40s, that has CLEAR ENGLISH communication and previous experience in Mental Health**_
- **Additionally, the participant would like someone that is warm and easy to talk too. Someone non-judgmental and will advocate for her as needed.**_
- **This participant requires a staff member that is confident in behavior management and has the ability to redirect and de-escalate as needed. **_
- **If you fit the above description and have similar interests in love for animals, arts and crafts, board games, musicals / theater and attending church then please apply**_

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $34.00 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 12 per week

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Fixed shift
- Public holidays
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- Mental Health: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 11/11/2024