Casual Community Support Workers (Mental Health)

SACARE is a South Australian-owned and operated organisation leading the way in providing innovative in-home and supported accommodation care solutions to a diverse range of participants. Here at SACARE, we are seeking Casual Community Support Workers that possess the relevant skills, qualifications and experience to provide individualised care to our participants within home care settings who have high complex needs in all aspects of care, in particular Mental Health.About the role:Supporting NDIS Home Based participants who require psycho-social support services who show signs of mental illness and other Behaviours of Concern, you will be working across a specific roster for the individual participants based on their individual needs.You will be an integral part of the team, ensuring the day-to-day support is delivered to SACARE’s high standard of care.Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Personal care
• Assisting with medication
• Community participation
• Deliver trauma-informed services
• Supporting with independent living skills
• Monitor and maintain accurate case notes
• Observe and record participants behvaiour and escalate where necessary

Skills and Experience

• Hold a Certificate IV in Mental Health or higher OR
• Currently working towards a Bachelor of Psychology or similar qualification
• Ability to engage and support people with highly complex needs
• Current NDIS Workers Check
• Current DHS Working with Children’s Check
• Current First Aid certificate with current CPR
• Current Manual handling training
• Unrestricted Drivers License
• Through their eyes training

Desirable skills are Experience:

• Previous experience working within the Mental Health Industry
• Mental Health First Aid
• Suicide Prevention training

Benefits of working for SACARE:

• Plenty of work hours are available across a wide range of shifts.
• Options to move into permanent and stable work. We will work with you and your availability.
• Working for a nationally growing organisation where you will be in a great position to grow your career.
• Access to our health and well-being program (EAP)
• Working with an experienced team all working towards making a difference in the lives of the clients we care for.
• Opportunities to access further training and development

This is a valuable opportunity for candidates seeking a vibrant and professional working environment, where their contribution is truly recognised and valued.“This is not a job. It’s a responsibility. If it were a job, you could work anywhere. You’re here to transform care and change lives. In return, yours will be transformed.”People are the centre of everything we do.Apply Now!SACARE is committed to child safety, safeguarding and zero tolerance. We take seriously our responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults we support.All applicants and employees must provide mandatory screening checks. Only applicants with Australian Working Rights should apply. Indigenous Australians and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.