Experienced Mental Health Worker

1 day ago

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Alpha Care And Share Full time

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Alpha Care and Share is a recognised Mental Health and Complex Disability organisation. We work hard to foster inclusion for people from all walks of life and empowering them to achieve their full potential. We believe in person-centered care and offer a unique approach to maintain positive interactions for all of our participants.

We, like many other providers, strive to support vulnerable people with disabilities and complex needs. However, here at Alpha, we not only include our participants (and their loved ones) with the search for the right Support Worker/s but encourage them to seize the opportunity to express themselves during this process. We are dedicated to aligning our participants with the right support worker/s, not only ensuring that their needs have been met but they're always feeling heard and included.

At Alpha Care we are well known for valuing our employees. By acknowledging and respecting their individuality, we welcome all. We promote inclusivity and strive to maintain approachability, so all staff continue to feel supported. Benefits of working with us include:

- _An hourly rate based on your industry-related experience and qualifications._
- _Above SCHADS Award pay _
- _Additional penalty rates for night and weekend shifts (as per the SCHADS Award)_
- _Flexibility to support your lifestyle and commitments_
- _Learning and Developmental opportunities within the company_
- _2 4 / 7 S U P P O R T_

**About the Role**
LOCATION: TOOWOOMBA
- Assistance with all Personal Cares
- Assistance/prompting with medication
- Meal preparation and cooking
- Light household duties
- Maintain critical thinking and problem-solving abilities throughout shift
- Must be proactive and take initiative
- Working autonomously to provide appropriate levels of support to maintain and improve the participant's level of independence
- Great communication skills
- Work within the NDIS Code of Conduct
- Ability to work in partnership with NDIS participants to achieve their goals
- A passion for assisting individuals who struggle with a disability to improve their quality of life

**Requirements**:
To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who holds _a_ _minimum of a Certificate III in Individual Support_ (or equivalent) and the following qualifications:

- Clear _Verbal and Written_ Communication
- Critical thinking with the ability to problem solve - must have basic 'common sense' and knows how to take initiative
- Have a basic understanding of Mental Health
- Experience with Mental Health _(not essential, but highly desired)_

**Additionally, you will need**:

- Working with children card (Blue card)
- NDIS Worker Screening check (Yellow Card)
- Current CPR and First Aid Certificates
- Current Police Check
- Completion of NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Driver's License
- Registered personal vehicle with comprehensive car insurance and a willingness to use for transporting clients (when required)

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $35.00 - $38.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Morning shift

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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