Mental Health Support Worker

4 days ago


Brookfield VIC, Australia Awesome Disability Full time $55,000 - $75,000 per year

This is a special opportunity for a casual Mental Health Support Worker to join Awesome disability. Leaving old systems behind, Awesome disability is evolving with the changing landscape of mental health in the NDIS space. As a modern enterprise, Awesome disability Support has modern ideas to provide high quality tailored services supporting our participants. Our culture is progressive and supportive, providing inclusive environments for all staff, clients and carers.

About the role

The Mental Health Support Worker instils confidence and hope, provides encouragement, and promotes health to people with a range of mental health diagnoses in varying stages of recovery.

Work collaboratively with participants to complete safety and wellness planning

Proactively engage with participants to develop skills and independence to meet daily living needs

In-line with choice and control support people to participate in all lifestyle activities to improve their social participation in the community

Provide short-term focused interventions, psychoeducation and mentoring to participants

Support and assist participants to achieve their goals and needs in relation to their NDIS plan

Deliver person-centered services to meet the needs of participants

Provide weekday and/or weekend support as required by participants of Awesome Disability Support

At Awesome Disability, we are a close team who are not only passionate about supporting our clients, but also supporting our workers to thrive and grow. We understand that community, connection and balance support staff in making the work sustainable.

A collaborative team environment who likes to have some fun and a laugh together

Access to comprehensive training and development

Regular opportunities to reflect upon ethical practice with regular supervision

Knowing you've contributed to something truly worthwhile.

What you will bring to the role

Relevant tertiary qualification (minimum Certificate 3) in mental health or Alcohol and Other Drugs

Previous experience working with people with mental health clients and complex needs

An understanding of the nature of psychosocial disability, the impact on an individual and their family or carer's

Be a person who engages in reflective practice with a passion for mental health and display a high ethical code of conduct

An ability to communicate with the team as well as strong skills working autonomously

An understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

Have availability to work for a minimum 5 days per week including weekends

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $35.00 – $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Travel reimbursement

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Brookfield VIC 3338: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driver Licence (Required)
  • First Aid Certification and CPR (Required)

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person



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