Mental Health Support Worker

6 days ago

Ryde, Australia Lavender Disability and Mental Health Service Full time

**Job description**

**The applicant resume must outline expirience related to disability industry and expirience supporting people with mental health conditions.**

We are looking for Mental Health support workers to fill out shifts for participants. Shifts are available in various locations (Parramatta, Merrylands, Cherrybrook, Ryde, Harris Park, Blacktown, Hills areas). The working hours are 3-7 hours per shift, potentially workers can pick up to 25 hours per week, Experience in supporting people with conditions such as mental health, autism spectrum disorders or undertaking courses related to disability industry/mental health/social work/psychology are essential.

**Hours of work**:
3-7 hours per shift, up to 25 hours per week, flexible hours, various location (Parramatta, Merrylands, Ryde, Cherrybrook, Harris Park, Hills areas).

**The responsibilities include**:
Providing companionship to participants, accompanying them on social activities, appointments, or other types of events they wish to attend

Transporting clients to and from appointments, recreational activities, or other sites that they required

Assisting client with home-based activities, such as housekeeping, minor cleaning, meal preparation, grocery shopping

Developing skills of interest and daily living skills, such as shopping, meal preparation, taking public transport

Assisting clients to achieve their goals and enhance their independence

Reporting service progression, observation and incident reporting in professional, timely and accurate manner

**To successfully perform this role, you will need**:
Certificate of Mental Health/Disability or equivalent or willingness to enrol or presently studying related field.

Experience supporting people with autism spectrum disorders, mental health conditions or intellectual disabilities is necessary

Expirience and understanding of risks assessment, incident reporting, progress notes

Understanding and following Work, Health and Safety policies and procedures

Understanding and implementing the concept of professional boundaries and ethical behaviour

Understanding triggers and being familiar with a behaviour support plan (desirable)

Mental Health First Aid (desirable)

**Essential requirements**:
National Police check

Working With Children Check

First Aid Certification

Australian Driver’s License and access to a reliable and insured car

Covid fully vaccination certificate.

**About Us**

Lavender Disability and Mental Health Service is a registered NDIS provider that delivers support for people who needed it most. We are a team of experienced support workers, committed to linking our participants to the community by promoting an inclusive environment that focuses on people’s independence and the achievement of their goals. We ensure to sustain dignity and respect by supporting equality and diversity

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $35.00 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3 - 25 per week

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- Do you drive and have a car?
- Do you live in close proximity to the indicated areas?
- Do you have relevant qualification?
- Do you have experience supporting people with mental health conditions?

Work Location: In person

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