Experienced Mental Health Support Worker

11 hours ago

Logan City, Australia Alpha Care and Share Full time

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Alpha Care and Share is a recognised Mental Health and Complex Disability organisation. We work hard to foster inclusion for people from all walks of life and empower them to achieve their full potential. We believe in person-centered care and offer a unique approach to maintain positive interactions for all of our participants.

At Alpha Care we are well known for valuing our employees. By acknowledging and respecting their individuality, we welcome all. We promote inclusivity and strive to maintain approachability, so all staff continue to feel supported. Benefits of working with us include:

- _An hourly rate based on your industry-related experience and qualifications._
- _Above SCHADS Award pay_
- _Additional penalty rates for night and weekend shifts (as per the SCHADS Award)_
- _Flexibility to support your lifestyle and commitments_
- _Learning and Developmental opportunities within the company_
- _2 4 / 7 S U P P O R T_

**About the Role**
LOCATION: LOGAN and GOLD COAST
- Assistance with all Personal Cares
- Assistance/prompting with medication
- Meal preparation and cooking
- Light household duties
- Maintain critical thinking and problem-solving abilities throughout shift
- Must be proactive and take initiative
- Working autonomously to provide appropriate levels of support to maintain and improve the participant's level of independence
- Great communication skills
- Work within the NDIS Code of Conduct
- Ability to work in partnership with NDIS participants to achieve their goals
- A passion for assisting individuals who struggle with a disability to improve their quality of life

**Requirements**:
To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who holds a minimum of a Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent) and the following qualities:

- Clear _Verbal and Written_ Communication
- Critical thinking with the ability to problem solve - must have basic ‘common sense’ and knows how to take initiative
- Have a basic understanding of Mental Health
- Experience with Mental Health _(not essential, but highly desired)_

**Additionally, you will need**:

- Working with children card (Blue card)
- NDIS Worker Screening check (Yellow Card)
- Current CPR and First Aid Certificates
- Current Police Check
- Completion of NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Driver's License
- Registered personal vehicle with comprehensive car insurance and a willingness to use for transporting clients (when required)

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $34.00 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift

**Experience**:

- mental health: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- National Police Certificate (preferred)
- Driver Licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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