Support Worker

Immediate start available. Training and support provided. UFS - Mental Health & Disability Support has casual positions available for Disability and Mental Health Support workers in various locations. Hours and days are flexible. Pay is negotiable depending on experience, skills, qualifications and training. The positions would suit both experienced support workers, as well as people who are looking to begin working in the sector.

Although the role will start off on a casual basis, there is potential for progression with the company in many aspects, depending on your short term and long-term career objectives.

**About Us**
UFS - Mental Health & Disability Support is a small, independently owned Disability and Mental Health support service provider. We service from the Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast and everywhere in between. Our small business is rapidly growing and we are looking to add to our amazing team of fun, caring, skilled and motivated people to provide the highest standard of support and guidance.

Our goal is to provide the highest quality of service in order for our participants to achieve their goals and live their best possible life. We use a holistic, person-centred approach to care and do not believe in a "one size fits all" approach as each person is unique.

**About The Role**
These roles would suit both experienced support workers, as well as people looking to gain entry into the sector. We are seeking energetic and motivated disability and mental health support workers in various locations. Formal experience is not essential. Personal, lived experience with disability and mental health is highly regarded.

Being motivated, encouraging, compassionate, fun and eager to learn is essential. We hire on a best match basis, which means you won’t just be allocated to work with anyone. It will be the best and most suitable match for both the participant and the worker. Hours and days are flexible. Pay level is negotiable depending on skills, qualifications and experience. This role would be suitable for someone looking to enter the sector, as well as someone wanting to learn and develop new skills. Training and support are provided regularly.

**About You**
Having a passion for what you do as this speaks louder than qualifications. Knowledge, understanding and a willingness to learn about various conditions such as trauma, depression, DID and anxiety. Personal, lived experience with disability and mental health is highly regarded. Being fun, motivated, caring, encouraging and a willingness to learn is key.

**Essential requirements**
Before you can begin work you are required to have: Valid and up to date Blue Card, Yellow Card/NDIS Worker Screening card, First Aid and CPR, Driver’s licence and vehicle with full comprehensive insurance. If you do not have a Blue Card, Yellow Card/NDIS Worker Screening Card, we are happy to assist you in obtaining them.

**What We Offer**
UFS - Mental Health & Disability prides itself on being extremely hands on and supportive not only to our participants, but also our team. We offer ongoing support and training where needed, regular communication to provide feedback, buddy shifts and a real team spirit. You will be reimbursed for km's, paid over-time and penalty rates as well as superannuation. Pay is completed on a weekly basis and km's are to be submitted each Sunday. We have an amazing rostering and communications app which makes completing shifts and keeping up to date with shifts, news, and communications extremely easy.

**Extra Information**

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $28.95 - $63.69 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Fixed shift
- Flexible hours
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Public holidays
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Gold Coast QLD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- Where are you located?
- Are you looking for a particular number of hours per week? If so, how many?
- Please tell us a bit about your mental health experience. (Learnt or Personal)
- Are you available for sleepovers? (Although they don’t happen often, it is handy to know if you have availability)
- Are you available on weekends? (Every weekend, occasional or never?)
- What is your daily availability?
- Do you have any other commitments such as another job or study?
- How far are you willing to commute? (Time or km’s)
- What makes you a good fit for this role?

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Blue Card (required)
- First Aid & CPR (required)
- Driver licence & Vehicle (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)