Mental Health Disability Support/Pca Worker

Join the Choice Mental Health Personal Care Assistance team in providing one-to-one disability support care to children, young people, and adults experiencing mental ill health who also need disability care, currently hiring in the Outer Eastern, Inner Eastern, and South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne…

We are a Christian-based organisation with a mission to make a transformative difference in the community and individual lives. We have a dedicated support team focused exclusively on ensuring you, as our employee, get the training and support you need out on the field. Debriefing and team collaboration is what we're all about.

Our clients are all interesting and wonderful people - all on meaningful journeys of wellness and discovery. The right candidate for this role will be looking out for the emotional wellbeing of our clients, whilst still experienced in PCA tasks such as showering and toileting. Our dedicated team will personally match and introduce you to the right client for the most meaningful work opportunities.

We have regular free groups and family meal times because we understand community and connection are central to Mental Health recovery. All of our support is underpinned by choice & control with industry best practice front of mind.

Choice Mental Health is a psychosocial rehabilitation service and NDIS provider that supports people experiencing Mental Health challenges whilst also providing quality PCA supports due to clients with comorbidities. Choice Mental Health assists people to recognize their values, strengths, and goals, with an emphasis on improving health and wellbeing, independence, enhancing meaningful relationships with others, and deepening connections to the community. We recognize that providing practical personal care assistance and household work is not just a task but an opportunity to provide dignity and emotional support to the people we support.

We are looking for Mental Health sensitive PCA workers to join the Choice Mental Health team in providing one-to-one disability care to children, young people, and adults. Currently, we are recruiting specifically for the Outer Eastern, Inner Eastern, and South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

We require well-presented, emotionally intelligent, highly motivated professionals who have a heart to support people both practically and emotionally through daily home support, community support, attentive listening, and proactive compassionate service. Successful applicants will be committed to going the extra mile to help each client reach their goals, no matter how big or small. This is a great opportunity to serve members of our community who too often get overlooked.

The duties of our Mental Health Disability support workers are undertaken in a client-centered, strength-based, fun, and holistic manner that empowers the client to identify and move toward their goals. Tasks vary depending on the unique circumstances of each person being supported. They can include:

• Showering, toileting, household tasks
• Cleaning and tidying
• Transport to appointments
• Exploring client strengths and developing practical skills through shared projects like gardening, crafts, fitness, et al.
• Helping clients build confidence to engage with the community
• Providing emotional support
• Assisting clients to engage with education, employment, or training
• Assisting clients to fill in paperwork and engage with various community services
• Being a positive agent of change through general life
• Talking about well-being and offering emotional support
• Providing client transport to assist with local community access and the tasks of daily living.

Requirements:

• NDIS Screening Check and Working With Children Check
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Manual Handling Certificate
• Qualifications in Disability Support/Mental Health/Social Work/Community Services or a willingness to undertake highly regarded
• Current first aid certificate with CPR (HLTAID003) highly regarded

For further information or a copy of the Position Description, please call 1300 647 122.

Choice Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent and experience of its people.

Choice Mental Health is a child-safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the well-being of children and young people, and protecting them from harm.