Mental Health Support Worker

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

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-centred supports and services as requested by Participants and their families.

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

South Australian owned and independent with over 20 years’ experience and now in growth mode

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 feeding support
- 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 full SA driver’s licence and have use of a roadworthy vehicle.

Applicant from the South and West areas are encouraged to apply
- Current DHS (Disability-Related) Clearance or NDIS Worker Screening and Working with Children Check
- Manual Handling Training
- First Aid Certificate and CPR (HLTAID003 & HLTAID001)
- Fully functioning smart mobile phone with internet and Wi-Fi accessibility

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

Applicants

Thank You.

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

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: From $29.59 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance
- Referral program

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Flexible hours
- Morning shift

Application Question(s):

- Is your immunisation up to date?

**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