AddressWe are seeking vibrant, energetic, and confident female Disability Support Mentors to join our fantastic team in Perth (specifically the Rockingham region). Working with our two special clients, who have diverse and complex needs, requires high levels of reliability and resilience. Your support and mentoring can have a meaningful impact on their lives. However, there will be challenging days due to behaviours and Mental Health issues. It's essential to have confidence and resilience to navigate these moments effectively.
If you love to have a laugh, cook, dance, explore your creative talents, and enjoy the great outdoors, this might be your dream job. Our clients are looking for someone to walk alongside them with care, empathy, and a passion for what you do.
Interested in working for a company that loves to do things differently and will provide you with the support and training to succeed in your role? Then we want to hear from you.
More about the actual job:
Your role is to support our clients with disability go about their daily lives in the way they want, by giving the support they need when they need it. This might include:
- Physical support: Assistance with mobility and daily living activities
- Behavioural Support: management of behaviours as outlined in behaviour support plans
- Medication Administration: help with medication management
- Cooking: everybody deserves to eat well so we’re looking for good cooks
- Cleaning and household chores: yes, this is most definitely a part of the job
- Emotional support: sometimes the world can be a scary place
- Social Support: Getting out and about: more than just coffee, appointments and shopping although this needs to be done too
Skills and attributes we are looking for:
- You are resilient yet empathetic and patient
- Practical and know how to problem solve
- Supportive and encouraging
- Strong communication skills
Ideal Experience we need:
- Experience working with complex Mental Health needs - EUPD
- Healthcare Knowledge related to ABI and ID
- Experience in crisis intervention and management
What’s in it for you
- An attractive hourly rate based on experience as per the SCHADS Award
- ISA Thanks - Perkbox Rewards Program
- Regular employee recognition awards and incentives
- An opportunity to work for an organisation that invests in the quality of its services through the development and training of its employees.
- Permanent part time work
What we need from you:
- Certificate III in Disability / Community Services or relevant industry or lived experience
- Current Disability Screening (DHS or NDIS worker Screening) or willing to obtain.
- Current Working with Children check or willing to obtain.
- Current First Aid Certificate (including CPR) or willing to obtain.
- Australian Drivers Licence and clean, roadworthy vehicle for transporting clients
- Good English language skills for both verbal and written communication
- Attention to detail to follow documented plans and for reporting/record-keeping
- An ability to develop positive relationship whilst maintaining strong professional boundaries
A bit about us
Innovative Support Australia (ISA) is a Disability Service Provider with a focus on providing bespoke support to achieve the best possible outcomes for the people we support. We support young people, adults and their families with disabilities and Mental Health conditions. We take a creative and collaborative approach to building resilience and the capacity to live independent and inclusive lives. As the name suggests, we are innovative and are seeking other out-of-the-box thinkers to join our growing team of dedicated support staff. We are a growing, innovative organisation that champions the work our people do. With a commitment to continuous improvement, ISA provides a range of education and training opportunities in a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Successful candidates will be required to clear all relevant probity clearances which include a Working With Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
Your application must include a covering letter which tells us:
- What special skills you have that can make a difference
- What you think people are looking for from their support team
- How you manage your own resilience and energy
If we think you may be a right fit for us, we will give you a call to do some pre-screening checks before inviting you in for an interview.
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Mentor?
- Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
- Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
- Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
- How many years’ experience working with people with autism spectrum disorder?
- Do you own or have regular access to a fully car?
