Mental Health/ Disability Support Worker

**District 360 Supports**
- **Location: CBD Melbourne, Vic**:

- **Work Type: Casual - (Starting ASAP)**:

- **Must be willing to do Community Participation**:

- **Payrate: SCHADS Award L1PP3**

**THE ORGANISATION**

At District 360, we are committed to empowering NDIS participants to create meaningful lives for themselves. We bring together an experienced and passionate team, who focus on providing innovative services that make a real difference. Our unique value proposition is centered around delivering holistic opportunities for our participants - connecting people, expanding possibilities and promoting inclusion across the community. Our mission is to provide a supportive environment filled with opportunity for growth; while striving towards our vision of creating sustainable life-changing results within the district we serve

**THE ROLE**

Your role is more than just about providing support. You empower your Participants - you must be able to take a step back and encourage their independence; and support them to feel included within their community.

This includes, but is not limited to:

- Community Participation - assisting with social outings and transport
- Assistance with daily life tasks - personal care and domestic assistance
- Support Participants to achieve their goals and build their independent living skills
- Maintain positive working relationships with your team members and Participants, as well as families and stakeholders involved in supporting Participants
- Documenting record - recording shift notes, reporting incidences, identifying areas of improvement, and recognising steps taken towards achieving goals
- Portray positive values and attitudes in line with those of D360

**THE PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR**
- Has strong communication.
- Has strong written skills.
- Willing to get involved at the Gym/Swimming is preferred.
- Having an open Availability is preferred.
- Has the ability to utilize common sense and take initiative
- Has the capacity to meet the physical requirements of the job which can include manual handling tasks, as well as personal care.
- Has the ability to work in a team and autonomously.
- Is open to new experiences, is willing to learn, and can work with a diverse number of people with skill levels.
- Provide high-quality support that addresses the Participant’s needs as articulated in their NDIS plan
- Respect the personal preferences of participants in meeting their needs.
- Work in conjunction with other Support Workers and our management team to perform duties as directed.
- Must be willing to assist in personal care

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**
- NDIS Workers Screening Check
- Working with Children Check (optional)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate (if you don’t have this already, you may do this after applying)
- NDIS Worker Induction Module Certificate (if you don’t have this already, you may do this after applying)
- NDIS Enjoying Quality Safe Meals Certificate (if you don’t have this already, you may do this after applying)
- COVID-19 Infection Control Certificate (if you don’t have this already, you may do this after applying)
- Drivers Licence (without restrictions)
- Comprehensive car insurance
- Car Registration
- First Aid & CPR Certificates
- Passport / VISA if Passport is foreign
- Certificate IV in Mental Health is desirable but not required
- Up to date Resume including your availability

**HOW TO APPLY**

If you have any questions about a role at District 360, please contact Charlie at 0493 138 894

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $32.73 - $72.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Shift work

Application Question(s):

- Do you have a registered vehicle that has comprehensive Car Insurance?
- Are you currently located within 30kms of Bundoora VIC, Australia?

Licence/Certification:

- NDIS Worker Screening Check (required)
- Driver Licence (required)

Work Location: In person