Mental Health Support Worker

7 days ago

Glebe, Australia Lavender Disability and Mental Health Service Full time

**Job description**

**The applicant resume must outline expirience related to supporting people with mental health conditions.**

We are looking for Mental Health support workers to fill out shifts for participants. Shifts are available in Glebe area and involves supporting a homeless person with psychosocial disability. Shifts are available Monday-Sunday 8am-12pm. Potentially workers can pick up to 25 hours per week, in various locations. Experience in supporting people with mental health conditions or undertaking courses related to disability industry/mental health/social work/psychology are essential.

**Hours of work**:
4 hours per shift, 8am-12 pm. Potentially workers can pick up more working hours in various locations.

**The responsibilities include**:
Providing companionship to participants, accompanying and transporting them to and from appointments, recreational activities, or other sites that they required

Assisting client with grocery shopping

Developing skills of interest and daily living skills

Assisting clients to achieve their goals and enhance their independence

Reporting service progression, observation and incident reporting in professional, timely and accurate manner

**To successfully perform this role, you will need**:
Certificate of Mental Health/Disability or equivalent or willingness to enrol or presently studying related field.

Experience supporting people with mental health conditions is necessary

Expirience and understanding of risks assessment, incident reporting, timely progress notes

Understanding and following Work, Health and Safety policies and procedures

Understanding and implementing the concept of professional boundaries and ethical behaviour

Understanding triggers and being familiar with a behaviour support plan (desirable)

Mental Health First Aid (desirable)

**Essential requirements**:
National Police check

Working With Children Check

First Aid Certification

Australian Driver’s License and access to a reliable and insured car

**About Us**

Lavender Disability and Mental Health Service is a registered NDIS provider that delivers support for people who needed it most. We are a team of experienced support workers, committed to linking our participants to the community by promoting an inclusive environment that focuses on people’s independence and the achievement of their goals. We ensure to sustain dignity and respect by supporting equality and diversity

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $35.00 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 - 25 per week

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- Do you drive and have a car?
- Do you live in close proximity to the indicated areas?
- Do you have experience supporting people with mental health conditions?

Work Location: In person

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