Mental Health Support Worker

1 week ago

Canberra, Australia Wellcare Australia Full time

Wellcare Australia is looking for a mature and experienced individuals to join our growing team of Mental Health Support Workers.

About Us: Wellcare Australia promotes recovery and mental health flourishing through person-centered care and support. The core mission of Wellcare Australia is to promote and support a recovery based on hope, and an ambition for flourishing mental health, for our participants. We offer shared housing and assistance for individuals with ongoing mental health needs and are a registered NDIS provider.

Role Overview:
We seek motivated and qualified Mental Health Support Workers for casual roles. The position involves providing holistic care within residential settings, working collaboratively with a team to support participants in their recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities:

- Deliver person-centered, recovery-oriented care.
- Support participants in residential settings.
- Collaborate with team members and external services.
- Maintaining shift notes and any other document needed as per the participant’s requirements.
- Following the house/participant routine by assisting participants with the hygiene and daily chores.
- Engage participants in the community by involving them in various activities during their shifts.

**Requirements**:

- High degree of empathy and motivation to contribute to our participant's recovery journey.
- A sincere commitment to supporting individuals facing mental health challenges.
- Experience in residential care or mental health settings is highly desirable.
- Available to work a minimum of 3 days per week (excluding weekends).
- Valid Working with Vulnerable People clearance, National Criminal History Check, First Aid and CPR certification, Covid-19 Vaccination, NDIS Orientation Module, and COVID-19 Infection Control Module.
- Valid full Australian driver’s license and own comprehensively insured vehicle.

**What We can offer you**

Wellcare Australia is a fast-growing organisation. As an employee, you will get the following benefits:

- A profession that makes a difference in people's lives.
- Flexible working hours to accommodate a work-life balance.
- A friendly, engaging, and inspirational work environment.
- On-the-job training and development.
- Competitive pay rate.

To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter on this job ad and tell us why you are the best fit for this role and why we should hire you

Note: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

For Any queries, please Contact HR Manager at 0450 244 125 during business hours.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $33.00 - $41.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 30 per week

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Rotating roster
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- Mental Health Support Work: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Full Australian Drivers License (required)
- First Aid Certification (required)
- CPR Certification (required)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module (required)
- Working with Vulnerable People Registration (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

**Location**:

- Canberra ACT (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 05/03/2025

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