Mental Health Support Worker

18 hours ago

Botany NSW, Australia Lavender Disability and Mental Health Support Full time $72,000 - $96,000 per year

Job description

The applicant resume must outline expirience related to supporting people with mental health conditions.

We are looking for Mental Health support workers to fill out shifts for participants. Shifts are available in Botany area and involves supporting a person with psychosocial disability. Shifts are available Monday-Sunday 8am-12pm. Potentially workers can pick up to 25 hours per week, in various locations. Experience in supporting people with mental health conditions or undertaking courses related to disability industry/mental health/social work/psychology are essential.

The worker must be driving and have a reliable and fully insured car. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively, has good listening skills, and be reliable, punctual and professional.

Mature candidates, people with diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply, candidates with working or student visas are welcome. The role will suit psychology/social worker students or people that undertake Certificate IV in community services/mental health/disability. The role will suit people who has lived expirience or expirience supporting people with mental health conditions.

Hours of work:

4 hours per shift, 8am-12 pm. Potentially workers can pick up more working hours with other participants in various locations.

The responsibilities include:

Follow and implement support service routine

Assist with daily life activities, implement strategies to prompt and encourage participant to complete morning routine (personal hygiene, breakfast, remind taking medication)

Assist with developiing daily living skills

Provide companionship and emotional support to participants

Accompany and transport participnats to and from appointments, recreational activities, or other sites that they required

Support participants with meal preparation routine (planning, grocery shopping, cooking, minor cleaning)

Assist participnats 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 mental health conditions is necessary

Expirience and understanding of risks assessment, incident reporting, timely 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

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

Pay: $38.00 – $40.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

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

Work Location: In person

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