Mental Health Disability Support Worker

Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Mental Health Disability Support Worker to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing guidance, support, and advice to individuals - including ADLS. The Mental Health Disability Support Worker will work closely with clients to help them achieve their personal and professional goals. We are seeking a Mental Health Disability Support worker with a minimum of 2 years-experience (full-time equivalent). You will also have experience in high personal care and we are especially interested in hearing from individuals who have a keen interest in the nursing space and may suit those who are studying nursing as our client is a complex-needs. Our client is requesting female only. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and support to individuals with Mental Health and Disabilities.
• Managing Challenging Behaviours.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure their success
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of clients and entering clear and concise shift notes.
• Collaborate with other professionals to provide comprehensive support to the client.
• The Mental HealthSupport Worker contributes to the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated range of evidenced based, recovery-oriented services appropriate to the needs of the consumer and the local community.
• Mental HealthSupport Workers provides a range of non-clinical, integrated psychosocial support services to Mental Health consumers across the community.
• The Mental HealthSupport Worker works to assist consumers and service providers to understand the concept of recovery and rehabilitation and serve as a recovery and wellness/information role. 
• Tasks and duties performed will be of a practical nature, through the provision of direct day to day tasks supporting the consumer’s accomplishment of stated goals within the consumer care plan.
• Assist clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to clients.
• Help clients with mobility and transportation needs.
• Administer medication and monitor health conditions.
• Assist with meal preparation and household tasks.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure the best possible care for clients.
• Collaborate with office staff and other internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.

Essential:

• NDIS Screening Check or willing to obtain
• CPR and 1st Aid Certificate or willing to obtain
• Medication Administration (we can assist with this)
• Manual Handling
• Reliable car, valid driver's license, insurance 
• WWCC

Qualifications:

• Certification in Disability Support or related field preferred
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities in the Mental Health space - plus 2 years
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field - not essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A Strong command of English
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients
• Strong organisational and time management skills

  Supports In Sync considers being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 30 of the SEX DISCRIMINATION ACT 1984 (AUST)

  As we expect a high volume of candidates we may respond to all that apply. We will keep your application on file if anything comes up in the future. If you do not wish for this to occur please let us know in your application.