Mental Health Support Worker

**Accept Disability Pty Ltd**

Accept Disability is a NDIS registered provider delivering high quality care and support to people living with disability and/or mental illness in the community. We work with children, young people, older people and families to deliver tailored, person-centered supports and services as requested by Participants and their families.

We are committed to the values of Honesty, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence and we continue to develop a positive organisational culture that models these core values.

**Role & Responsibilities**

We are seeking to employ permanent part time or casual Disability/Mental Health Support Workers to be part of our enthusiastic and professional team. You will work in a collaborative and consultative manner to ensure our services not only meet but exceed Participant expectations.

The role of Disability/Mental Health Support Workers is to provide support to people living with disability and/or mental illness to live their best life as determined by them.

**This includes**:

- Supporting people to access the community
- Daily living support, including attending to low and/or high personal care needs
- Administering medications in line with medication management plans
- Meal preparation and Assisting with meals
- Domestic duties such as vacuuming, laundry, and general cleaning
- Manual handling, including the use of mobile and ceiling hoists
- Supporting people to achieve their individual goals in line with their person-centered support plan
- Interpret and adhere to plans in a person-centered manner, providing flexible person-centered support, including informed decision making and choice and control

**To be successful in this very valued role, you have**
- Excellent active listening skills
- Ability to develop meaningful engagement/relationships, resilience, and adaptability for evolving conditions reinforced by strong interpersonal skills
- Enthusiastic and service minded approach
- Sound work ethic and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication proficiency
- Continuous improvement approach
- Understanding of privacy principles, confidentiality and duty of care
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines
- Demonstrated knowledge and sensitivity to individuals living with mental illness and/or with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
- Eligible to work in Australia and hold a driver’s license and have use of a roadworthy vehicle.
- Current DHS (Disability-Related) Clearance or NDIS Worker Screening and Working with Children Check
- Manual Handling Training
- First Aid Certificate and CPR
- Fully functioning smart mobile phone with internet and Wi-Fi accessibility
- Quality, Safety & You NDIS Orientation Module

**Qualifications / Experience**
- Certificate IV (or higher) in Mental Health or equivalent
- Experience working with people living with disability/mental illness

**Employment Benefits**
- Career and professional on-going development opportunities
- Multiple roles with permanency opportunities
- Participants in your local area (reduced extensive travelling)
- Make a difference in a person's daily life
- Immediate start

**Applicants**

Thank You.

Accept Care. Your Aged, Disability & Allied Health Provider.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: From $34.86 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Referral program

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift

**Education**:

- Certificate I - IV (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: On the road