Disability Support Worker

3 days ago

Ipswich, Australia Wisdom Care Full time

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with complex care needs and mental health challenges? If so, we invite you to join our team at Wisdom Care as a Disability Support Worker specializing in mental health.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Person-Centered Care**: Provide personalised and holistic support to individuals with complex care needs, focusing on their unique mental health requirements.
- **Emotional Support**: Offer empathetic and compassionate support to clients dealing with mental health challenges. Foster a safe and supportive environment that encourages personal growth and independence.
- **Skill Development**: Assist individuals in acquiring and enhancing daily living skills, coping mechanisms, and social integration skills to promote a sense of autonomy and self-confidence.
- **Crisis Intervention**: Respond calmly and effectively to crisis situations, employing de-escalation techniques and following established protocols. Collaborate with relevant professionals to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals.
- **Documentation and Reporting**: Maintain accurate and timely records of client progress and/or incidents on a daily basis.
- **Collaboration**: Work collaboratively with all stakeholders and colleagues to provided tailored support.

**Qualifications**:

- Experience in providing support to individuals with complex care needs, particularly in the mental health field.
- Relevant qualifications in disability support, mental health, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of person-centered care principles and trauma-informed practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays.

**Benefits**:

- Supportive work environment with a focus on employee well-being.
- Meaningful and rewarding work contributing to the improvement of individuals' lives.
- Casual employment with varying hours up to full time with pay under the appropriate SCHADS award
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

If you are a dedicated and compassionate professional looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those with complex care needs and mental health challenges, we encourage you to apply.

Join us in creating a supportive and empowering environment to help individuals to achieve their goals.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 38 per week

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- Do you have a NDIS Disability Worker Screening Clearance?

**Experience**:

- mental health support: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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