Casual Support Worker

Position Support Worker

Classification

Casual

Employment Status

Part-time

Location

Thomastown

Reports to

Director

Direct Reports

Case notes and incident reports

Greater Good Care Services Ltd.

Greater Good Care is a community-based organisation that provides NDIS disability and complex mental health services. Our goal is to deliver responsive and person-centred support to individuals who use our services. Our team consists of staff from diverse backgrounds who work together to provide quality and compassionate services across Melbourne. We have an operational base located in Beveridge Victoria. We value independence and offer equal opportunities to all our employees.

At Greater Good Care, we believe in a strengths-based approach and show deep respect to the people who use our services. Our operations and activities are guided by the values of quality, compassion, and respect.

VISION - We aim to ensure that every individual has their needs fulfilled while also upholding their fundamental human rights. We strongly believe that everyone deserves access to a fulfilling life, regardless of any disabilities they may have. We are dedicated to treating all individuals with respect, acknowledging their inherent dignity and autonomy. We endeavour to create an environment where people can make their own choices without fear of judgment or discrimination.

MISSION – Our goal is to deliver empathetic and top-notch support services to all individuals. We concentrate on collaborating with people who are struggling with severe mental health conditions, those who have coexisting diagnoses of psychiatric and episodic mental illnesses and offer them support through advocacy and community integration.

About You

With a passion for seeing others gain independence in their life, you will need to have extensive knowledge & proven experience in a similar role of accessing a range of relevant community resources, particularly in the areas of health, drug & alcohol, legal, income support, employment, and recreation.

In addition, you will possess:

• Effective listening skills and adaptable communication style
• Demonstrated flexibility, patience, initiative, and emotional resilience.
• The capability to advocate for others and build support networks.
• An understanding of the Trauma Informed Care and the NDIS frameworks
• Qualifications in Individual Support, Disability Work, or other relevant qualification

This position requires to acquisition and maintenance of a positive Working with Children's Check, a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, NDIS and Disability Workers clearance and possessing a current & valid driver's license.

About the Role

• Developing professional relationships with individuals, their families, and others in the community to build support networks.

Providing advocacy and support to individuals as well as linkages & services to allied health, or other primary supports

Regular completion of accurate and timely case notes

You must be able to cook meals

What we can offer you

Greater Good Care is a new organisation across Australia. As an employee, you will be offered:

• Opportunity to have a career that changes lives.
• On-the-job training and development
• Flexibility in working hours to suit work-life balance.
• A supportive team environment that is engaging and inspiring

Who are we?

We provide Complex Mental Health and Disability Services for individuals living with severe mental illness or physical disability. Our primary focus is on working with forensic clients who have legal, AOD, and IVO issues, including those who experience intellectual, dual diagnoses, episodic mental illness, and psychosocial disability.

The director of Greater Good Care Services Pty Ltd has over 5 years of experience in Complex and Intensive Mental Health Disorders, Dual Disability, and Dual Diagnoses. They have also completed formal qualifications to supplement their wealth of knowledge in complex mental health and disability service provision. Greater Good Care Services Pty Ltd was established with the aim of providing tailored care services to people with disabilities, focusing on quality and compassion.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $38.00 – $57.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Thomastown VIC 3074: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Certificate I - IV (Required)

Experience:

• Direct support: 2 years (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person