Female Mental Health Disability Support Worker

4 days ago


Preston, Australia Truecare Support Services Full time

**Must be available for an immediate start**
**Pay Rate: $34.00+ **

Truecare Support Services is a Disability Service operating across the region of Victoria. We support an approach that is: professional, flexible, reliable, empowering for individuals, ethical, collaborative and accountable. _**We are on the search for individuals located in or willing to travel to Preston**_

We are looking for individuals with experience in working with a wide range of conditions such as: Anxiety, Depression, Schizophrenia, Mental Health etc. as well as positive behaviour support and an extensive background in high-intensity mental health as well as the ability to develop emotion management skills. _**Experience in personal care is also preferred as it will be a requirement for the role. Must have good communication skills. Responsibilities also include assistance with meal preparation, household tasks and community access.**_
- **Shifts will be as follows**:_
- **Monday to Sunday 9:00am-11:00am**
- **Flexible availabilities are a requirement for this role.**_

We support an approach that is: professional, flexible, reliable, empowering of individuals, person-centred, collaborative and accountable.

**As part of our team**

Truecare Support Services provides you a fantastic work life balance, flexible hours and generous benefits We have a great work environment, room for growth and progression as well as paying above award.

**Selection Criteria (Essential)**
- Certificate III/IV in Disability Studies or Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- Working with Mental Health Experience
- Experience in Challenging Behaviour
- Previous experience in the aged care and disability fields in a comparable position
- COVID-19 infection control certificate
- Current Victorian Drivers’ License
- Current insurance on private vehicle (to be used for work purposes)
- Right to work in Australia
- Current Police/NDIS Screening Check
- Demonstrated skills supporting and caring for adults with complex support need
- Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the conflict resolution, negotiation, problem solving, and the ability to communicate effectively as a member of the team.
- Ability and willingness to work in a diverse range of settings including but not limited to - a person’s home or place of residence, other services, community groups and other community settings
- General awareness of health & safety issues
- Current First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate

**Personal requirements of a Disability Support Worker**
- Patient, flexible and understanding
- Proactive
- Supportive and caring nature
- Commitment to the rights of people with disabilities to live dignified lives
- Able to accept responsibility
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to cope with the physical demands of the job
- Able to perform domestic duties efficiently
- Able to cope under pressure

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: From $34.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Rotating roster

Application Question(s):

- What days and times are you available to work? Are you flexible?

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)
- Working with Children Check/NDIS Worker Screening Check (required)
- National Police Certificate (required)
- Driver Licence and Reliable Vehicle? (required)

Work Location: In person



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