Mental Health Support Worker in Kilsyth

5 days ago

Kilsyth, Australia Serenity Home and Community Care Full time

We’re looking for an awesome Support Worker to assist a participant in **Kilsyth, VIC**.
- Experience working with people with a psychosocial disability (ID, ASD, BPD, Schizophrenia, Anxiety, depression).
- Able to travel within Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

**Key Skills and Qualities**:

- **Empathy and Compassion**: A genuine understanding and sensitivity towards the needs of individuals with disabilities, building a trusting, supportive environment.
- **Effective Communication**: Skilled in clear and adaptive communication, both verbal and non-verbal, to meet individual client needs.
- **Active Listening**: Demonstrates patience and respect, ensuring each client feels heard and understood.
- **Patience and Resilience**: Consistent and dependable in providing support, even during challenging situations.
- **Team Collaboration**: Comfortable working within a multidisciplinary team and coordinating care with families, advocates, and other professionals.
- **Adaptability and Problem-Solving**: Flexible and resourceful, able to adjust support plans as required and find creative solutions to meet clients' needs.
- **Independence and Initiative**: Ability to work autonomously while making sound decisions in the best interest of the client.

**Qualifications/ Requirements**:

- Australian Citizen or right to work in Australia.
- Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, or Personal Care (mandatory)
- Cert IV in Mental Health (preferred).
- First Aid Certification (HLTAID011 or HLTAID012).
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (HLTAID001).
- NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance (mandatory).
- Current Working with Children Check (mandatory).
- Current Australian Driving License
- Reliable vehicle with Comprehensive Car Insurance (preferred)
- COVID-19 vaccinations (required).

**Why Join Serenity Home Care?**

We value our support care workers and are dedicated to fostering your professional growth and work-life balance. Here’s what we offer:

- **Professional Development & Training**: Ongoing training, support, and supervision to equip you with the skills you need to excel and grow in your role.
- **Flexible Scheduling Options**: Choose from morning, afternoon, or evening shifts, each starting at a minimum of 4 hours. We also engage our team in the client-matching process, so you can work with clients who best match your skills, preferences, and location.
- **Supportive Work Environment**: Be part of a team that values collaboration, open communication, and includes you in key decisions.
- **Opportunities for Growth**: Thrive in a role that makes a positive impact in the community and take advantage of pathways for personal and professional advancement within Serenity Home Care.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 20 per week

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

- Performance bonus

**Experience**:

- Mental Health/Disability Support: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)
- Working with Children Check (required)
- CPR Certification (HLTAID001) (required)
- Driver Licence (required)
- Certificate III in Individual Support or Personal Care (preferred)
- Cert IV in Mental Health (preferred)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

**Location**:

- Kilsyth, VIC (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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