Mental Health Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Mayfield, Australia Fernlea Group Full time

**ABOUT US**

**IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE**
- Completed or studied towards a Certificate/Diploma in Mental Health, Disability, Community Services or similar.
- Some prior experience (at least 6 months), lived or otherwise, supporting people with mental illness and/or disability.
- A commitment and passion to making a difference in individuals' lives.

**YOU MUST HAVE**:

- Flexibility, patience, initiative and emotional resilience. Effective listening skills & an adaptable communication style.
- A Current First Aid/CPR certification.
- A current NDIS Workers Screening
- Your own car and drivers license.
- Vaccination against Covid-19 as per NSW Health guidelines for Support Workers - _Please note you will need to be fully vaccinated as per NSW mandate laws for Disability and Aged Care sectors._
- A willingness to work day and night shifts including (inactive) overnights and weekends, as negotiated.

**TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- This position is working in a team to cover shifts to maintain 24/7 support. This will involve morning, afternoon and sleep over night shifts including weekends.
- Meeting the individual needs according to an established behavioural support plan
- Providing accurate and timely case notes so that others can provide a consistent experience for the individual
- Working collaboratively with the team to ensure consistency in the support provided
- We assist & support people in their own homes to develop skills and abilities to handle day to day tasks. Our goal is to enable rather than do, to promote independence, development and confidence of the individuals.
- Tasks will include cooking, cleaning, day to day organisation, transporting clients to and from appointments and assisting with community tasks such as grocery shopping etc.

**BENEFITS INCLUDE**
- Pay above SCHADS Award Rate, Relevant to Qualifications
- Flexibility in working hours to suit work life balance
- Become part of a small and dedicated team to provide 24/7 care to a great group of clients.
- On the job training and development.We look forward to hearing from you

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual
Part-time hours: 38 per week

**Salary**: From $30.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Shift work

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

COVID-19 considerations:
You are expected to be vaccinated against Covid-19 as per NSW Health guidelines for Support Workers - Please note you will need to be fully vaccinated as per NSW mandate laws for Disability and Aged Care sectors.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Mayfield, NSW 2304: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- High School (Year 9-11) (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Mental Health Work or Support Work: 1 year (preferred)
- lived mental health or disability support: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English proficiently (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- National Police Certificate (preferred)
- Drivers Licence (preferred)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Overnight Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)
- Day Shift (preferred)

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