Mental Health Support Worker

**Melbourne - Malvern East, Victoria (specifically looking for casual supports for a NDIS participant in Malvern East, however other shifts can be made available with other participants within a 30 - 45 minute radius)**:

- **Work Type: Casual - 15 hours (min) per week (Starting ASAP)**:

- **Must be prepared to work on Night Shifts (5:00 PM-9:00 AM).**:

- **Salary: SCHADS AWARD L1PP3 (Casual)**

**THE ORGANISATION**

District 360 is a vibrant organisation that delivers innovative and contemporary services to NDIS participants. We are a values driven organisation and we encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply. Our goal is to create a connected work environment where you as a D360 team member will feel supported, appreciated, and engaged. As a growing organisation we are strong believers in providing opportunities for staff development and career progression.

**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 needs
- 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 WILL**
- Has strong communication.
- Has strong written skills.
- Has the ability to utilise common sense and take initiative
- Has capacity to meet the physical requirements of the job that 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 who 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.

**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 you availability

**HOW TO APPLY**

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

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: From $31.42 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Flexible hours
- Morning shift
- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Malvern East, VIC 3145: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Mental Health Support Working: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid & CPR Certification (required)
- NDIS Workers Screening (required)

Work Location: In person