Support Workers

**Support Workers (Mental Health & High Physical Needs Experienced)**

**Location**: Wellard, Armadale, Cannington, Forrestfield (SIL Home and Community)

**Job Type**: Part-Time & Casual Roles

**Preference**: Male & Female

**About the Role**

We are seeking multiple **male and female** **Support Workers** with **experience in mental health & high physical care** to support our participants in Wellard, Armadale, Cannington and Forrestfield. In order to regulate daily routines smoothly, **participants require intensive support** both at home and in the community. As a **Support Worker**, you will provide both emotional and practical support to participants with a mental health background. Your role is vital in promoting recovery-based practices, enhancing independence, and maintaining a safe, respectful, and empowering environment. You will assist participants with daily living activities, encourage community engagement, and support their overall social and emotional well-being.

**Support days**: 7 days a week (Mon-Sun)

**Support times**: Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night (Sleepover)

**Your responsibilities will include**:
**Mental Health Support**:

- Building trusting relationships and providing emotional support to participants with mental health challenges.
- Supporting recovery-based practices, encouraging goal setting, and promoting self-advocacy and independence.
- Assisting participants in managing their daily routines, stressors, and community engagement activities.
- Monitoring mental health status and responding appropriately to signs of distress or crisis, following escalation procedures as required.

**Complex Physical Care**:

- Providing high-standard personal care including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding (including PEG feeding, if trained).
- Supporting mobility needs using safe manual handling practices and assistive devices such as hoists and transfer aids.
- Administering or assisting with medications in line with authorised care plans and organisational policies.
- Monitoring and supporting participants with chronic health conditions (e.g., diabetes, epilepsy, pressure care).

**Daily Living and Community Participation**:

- Assisting with meal preparation, household tasks, and maintaining a clean and safe living environment.
- Supporting participants with transport and participation in community, social, and recreational activities.
- Encouraging positive routines, life skills development, and social inclusion.
- **Communication and Documentation**:

- Maintaining accurate and timely records including progress notes, incident reports, and health observations.
- Reporting changes in participants' health, behaviour, or support needs to the appropriate team or supervisor.
- Collaborating with family members, allied health professionals, and team members to deliver coordinated care.

**Compliance and Professionalism**:

- Following individual support plans, risk assessments, and safety protocols at all times.
- Upholding NDIS Practice Standards, participant rights, privacy, and dignity.
- Attending required training, supervision, and team meetings to ensure continuous professional development.

**Essential Requirements**:

- Certificate III or IV in Mental Health, Individual Support (Disability or Aged Care), or equivalent (or currently working towards)
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check (if applicable)
- Valid Driver's Licence and access to a reliable, insured vehicle
- Manual Handling and Medication Administration Training (or willingness to obtain)
- Strong understanding of the NDIS framework and person-centred care principles
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with participants from diverse backgrounds
- Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and public holidays as required
- Commitment to participant rights, dignity, and independence

**Work Environment**:

- Community-based, in-home, or supported accommodation settings
- Flexible shifts including weekends, evenings, and public holidays as required
- May involve transport support, personal care, or medication assistance (depending on individual needs)

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive pay rates with opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Ongoing training, development, and professional support
- A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven team environment
- Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle

If you are passionate about supporting individuals with mental health needs and complex physical care requirements—and meet the essential criteria—we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $33.96 - $41.76 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift

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