Experienced Male Mental Health Support Worker

Alpha Care and Share is a recognised Mental Health and Complex Disability organisation. A rapidly growing company where the Founder / Director is as 'hands on' and involved with our participants' wellbeing as the staff that is hired. We work hard to foster inclusion for people from all walks of life by empowering them to achieve their full potential. Through person-centered care we offer a unique approach to maintain positive interactions for all of our participants, and we are proud of Alpha Care's positive reputation being the result of our participant's feedback.

Here at Alpha Care and Share we are also well known for valuing our employees and working alongside them to create a happy and healthy work environment. By acknowledging and respecting our staff's individuality, we welcome all. We strive to maintain approachability, so all staff continue to feel supported, as we believe that our staff are the face of the company. Ongoing benefits of working with us would include:

- _An hourly rate based on your industry-related experience and qualifications._
- _Above SCHADS Award pay_
- _Additional penalty rates for night and weekend shifts (as per the SCHADS Award)_
- _Flexibility to support your lifestyle and commitments_
- _Learning and Developmental opportunities within the company_
- _2 4 / 7 S U P P O R T_

**About the Role**
LOCATION: _R E D C L I F F E _
- Please be advised that the participant is in his late 50s and suffers from Paranoid Schizophrenia. We are seeking a MALE support worker in their mid 30s-40s that is firm but not 'pushy'. Someone that is easy to talk / get along with, however has strong boundaries. **_
- **At the participant's request, we are seeking an individual of an Australian background, that speaks clear English. **_
- Prompting with personal cares
- Prompting with medications
- Meal preparation and cooking
- Light household duties
- Assistance with creating an effective routine
- Must be proactive and take initiative
- Must work autonomously to provide appropriate levels of support to maintain and improve the participant's level of independence
- Great communication skills
- Work within the NDIS Code of Conduct
- Ability to work in partnership with NDIS participants to achieve their goals
- A passion for assisting individuals who struggle with a disability to improve their quality of life

**Requirements**:
To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who holds a minimum of a Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent) **OR **a minimum of 2 years support work experience and the following qualities:

- Working with children card (Blue card)
- NDIS Worker Screening check (Yellow Card)
- Current CPR and First Aid Certificates
- Current Police Check
- Completion of NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Driver's License
- Registered personal vehicle with comprehensive car insurance and a willingness to use for transporting clients (when required)

**Additionally, you will need**:

- Clear _Verbal and Written_ Communication
- Compassion and Empathy
- Have an understanding of ABI (highly recommended but not essential)
- Please be advised that the participant is in his late 50s and suffers from Paranoid Schizophrenia. We are seeking a MALE support worker in their mid 30s-40s that is firm but not 'pushy'. Someone that is easy to talk / get along with, however has strong boundaries. **_
- **At the participant's request, we are seeking an individual of an Australian background, that speaks clear English. **_

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $34.00 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 16 per week

**Benefits**:

- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)
- Working with Children Check (required)
- National Police Certificate (required)
- Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person