Mental Health Support Worker

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Lavender Disability And Mental Health Service Full time

**Job description**

We are looking for support workers to fill out shifts for participants. Shifts are available in Ryde, Epping, Eastwood, Macquarie areas. The working hours are 3-7 hours per shift, potentially workers can pick up to 25 hours per week, Experience working with conditions such as mental health, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities are essential.

**Hours of work**:
3-7nhours per shift, up to 25 hours per week, flexible hours

**The responsibilities include**:
Providing companionship to participants, accompanying them on social activities, appointments, or other types of events they wish to attend

Transporting clients to and from appointments, recreational activities, or other sites that they required

Assisting client with home-based activities, such as housekeeping, minor cleaning, meal preparation, grocery shopping

Developing skills of interest and daily living skills, such as shopping, meal preparation, taking public transport

Implementing support strategies to build daily live skills capacity

Assisting clients to achieve their goals and enhance their independence

**To successfully perform this role, you will need**:
Certificate of Mental Health/Disability or equivalent or willingness to enroll (presently studying related field).

Experience working with mental health conditions or intellectual disabilities is necessary

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

Covid fully vaccination certificate.

Applications that don't meet the essential requirements will be rejected.

**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: $35.00 - $38.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- Do you drive and have a car?
- Do you have experience working with mental health conditions?
- Do you have relevant qualification?

Work Location: In person

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    3 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Conscious Care Support Full time

    **JOB SUMMARY & DESCRIPTION**This role is for a Mental Health Support Worker at Conscious Care Support, a growing, and unique mental health service provider. As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will support individuals living with a chronic psychosocial disability. You will provide ongoing psychosocial, emotional, and practical support to help these...

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    2 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Conscious Care Support Full time

    **JOB SUMMARY & DESCRIPTION**This role is for a Mental Health Support Worker at Conscious Care Support, a growing, and unique mental health service provider. As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will support individuals living with a chronic psychosocial disability. You will provide ongoing psychosocial, emotional, and practical support to help these...

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    2 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Conscious Care Support Full time

    **JOB SUMMARY & DESCRIPTION**This role is for a Mental Health Support Worker at Conscious Care Support, a growing, and unique mental health service provider. As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will support individuals living with a chronic psychosocial disability. You will provide ongoing psychosocial, emotional, and practical support to help these...

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    11 hours ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Conscious Care Support Full time

    **JOB SUMMARY & DESCRIPTION**This role is for a Mental Health Support Worker at Conscious Care Support, a growing, and unique mental health service provider. As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will support individuals living with a chronic psychosocial disability. You will provide ongoing psychosocial, emotional, and practical support to help these...

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    3 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Conscious Care Support Full time

    **Applications submitted through Indeed will not be monitored****JOB SUMMARY & DESCRIPTION**This role is for a Mental Health Support Worker at Conscious Care Support, a growing, and unique mental health service provider. As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will support individuals living with a chronic psychosocial disability. You will provide ongoing...

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    5 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Therapy Mental Health Pty Ltd Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WORKERSJoin our Inspiring Team and Make a Real Difference in People's LivesAt THERAPY (Formally known as Insight Mental Health & Dual Disability), our mission is to positively impact the lives of individuals with disabilities every day. We are a passionate and growing organisation, seeking individuals with a "can do" attitude who...

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    3 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Melody Support Services Full time

    **Casual positions available**:- **High level of autonomy and flexible hours**:- **You will be joining an experienced, friendly, and supportive team**:- **Career development and mentoring opportunities**:- **Support individuals with a psychosocial disability (mental health)****About the role**:As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will support clients in a...

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    2 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Heartland Support Services Full time

    **About Us**:We make every life worth living, from supporting specially-abled people identify their true potential to position themselves in the community with equal dignity and respect. Heartland Support Services offers and supports better care with excellence, compassion and accountability.**About the role**:Support workers required to support our...

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    2 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Heartland Support Services Full time

    **About Us**:We make every life worth living, from supporting specially-abled people identify their true potential to position themselves in the community with equal dignity and respect. Heartland Support Services offers and supports better care with excellence, compassion and accountability.**About the role**:Support workers required to support our...

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    3 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Support Nest Full time

    WHO WE AREWe support people with disability of all ages and needs in their homes and the community with quality services. We are on a mission; to create a world where disability is no longer an obstacle that stops someone from achieving their life goals and making a positive contribution to their community. If you share our passion for making a difference by...