Mental Health Support Worker, Male

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Lavender Disability And Mental Health Service Full time

**Job description**

We are looking for a mature male support worker (participant preference) to fill out shifts for participant located in Lalor Park area. The working hours are 3-4 hours per shift, evening time potentially workers can pick up to 15 hours per week, Experience working with conditions such as mental health, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD are essential.

The role will suit mature male support worker, people with psychology/social worker students or people that undertake Certificate IV in community services/mental health/disability.

**Hours of work**:
3-5 hours per shift, evening time, potentially can be extended up to 15 hours per week, Lalor Park area

**The responsibilities include**:
Providing emotional support and companionship to the participant, accompanying them on social activities, appointments, or other types of events they wish to attend. Encouraging participant in meal preparation and to attend social activities

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,

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 enrol (presently studying related field).

Experience working with autism spectrum disorders, mental health conditions, ADHD are highly desirable

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: $33.00 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 - 15 per week

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Evening shift
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- Do you drive and have a car?
- Do you live in close proximity to the indicated areas?
- Do you have experience working with mental health conditions?
- Do you have relevant qualification?

Work Location: In person

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