Disability and Mental Health Support Worker

4 days ago

Ryde, Australia Health U Australia Pty Ltd Full time

Job description

**About us**

Looking to make a real difference in the lives of others?

Health U Australia is a registered NDIS service provider with experience in recruiting a range of allied health professionals such as nurses, social workers as well as mental health, aged care, and disability support workers. With over ten years’ experience working in community health, mental health and disability sectors, our team have developed the skills to deliver high quality, in-person centered care for children, adolescents and adults.
- **At Health U Australia, we are more than just an NDIS service provider, we are committed to giving back to the community through a range of community service initiatives.**_

The role:
Your role as a disability and mental health support worker will include supporting and/or accompanying individuals 1:1 in day programs at home or within the community. Using a person-centered care approach to encourage independence, you will provide support and general assistance with day-to-day or routine tasks or as required by your client. Your clients should feel supported and in control as you provide guidance through rapport building, listening and attending to them.

**Your qualifications & experience may include**:

- **Assistant In Nursing (desirable)**:

- Certificate III individual support or aged care (or relevant)
- Certificate/Diploma in mental health, counselling, social work or psychology
- Applicants with a willingness to obtain (or currently obtaining) any of the above will be considered.
- **Valid driver’s license and reliable car with insurance**:

- **Experience in the disability, aged care or mental health sector**:

- Current Police Check
- Covid-19 vaccination certificate
- Current CPR/First Aid certificate

We have Part-time and full-time roles available (and preferable) however casual roles will also be considered. This role is suitable for part time university/TAFE students with a flexible schedule.

**Tasks & responsibilities may include, but are not limited to**:

- Assistance with daily living (i.e., medication prompting, housekeeping, meal preparation)
- Transport (attend medical or health related appointments)
- Community Access (grocery shopping, outing and activities engagement)
- Personal care (personal hygiene, toileting, showering, dressing - transfer or manual handling may require)
- Follow behavioral support & NDIS care plans to understand our participants
- Fluent English speaking, easy going and patience is a must.
- **Willing to travel to various locations (company vehicle can be provided)**:

- **Comfortable with performing light cleaning tasks as part of their role**

**This role requires availability for a fixed schedule assigned by Health U. Flexibility to work within the provided schedule is essential.**

**Benefits**
- Competitive salary
- Hands on training and mentoring by team leader.
- Weekly roster, weekly pay schedule
- Flexible hours (morning and afternoon)
- Great team culture
- Consistent support is available for any of your concerns.
- We encourage you to speak up

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company car

Schedule:

- Shift work

Supplementary Pay:

- Performance bonus

**Experience**:

- Disability identification: 2 years (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Expected Start Date: 01/07/2025

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