Mental Health Support Worker

3 days ago

Perth, Australia Supports in Sync Full time

**Position Description**

**JOB TITLE**:
Mental Health Support Worker

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
Mental health support workers collaborate with a psychosocial recovery coach to assist NDIS participants in recovery who have a mental health diagnosis. Fundamental to the role is the ability to provide participants with daily capability-building and social engagement in the community and at home.

**TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT**:

- Casual_

**REPORT TO**:

- Services Coordinator_
- Bikita Niroula_

**LOCATION**:

- Various Locations_

**MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Empower participant to reach for and achieve their daily goals.
- Support and endorse positive routines and activities.
- Report changes in participant health and general wellbeing.
- Notify when additional services are requested or required.
- Protect participant rights and confidentiality to maintain dignity and privacy.
- Ensure participant visits are meaningful and encourage independence.
- Assist in social development through access to community activities, services and venues.
- Maintain schedules and deliver accurate and up-to-date work notes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and employee development activities.

**QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS**:

- Cert III Individual Support, Mental Health, Aged Care, Community Services, Disability Work or similar.
- Current WWCC, Criminal Record Check and First Aid Certificate
- NDIS Screening Check and Induction
- COVID Safe Training
- Driver’s License
- Reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle
- Smart phone

**EXPERIENCE**:

- Recognise the needs of people from diverse backgrounds.
- Communicate with sensitivity and discretion.
- Ability to complete basic administrative tasks.

**SKILLS**:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build rapport and trust with clients.
- Strong time management and ability to prioritize.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office suite of programs and other computer systems for record keeping.
- Excellent problem solving and conflict management skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and maintain good working relationships.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $38.08 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- Flexible hours

Supplemental pay types:

- Penalty rates

**Education**:

- Certificate I - IV (required)

**Experience**:

- Mental Health Work: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (required)

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