Mental Health Support Worker

Are you passionate about helping a person achieve their goals and live their best life?

Do you have experience providing care with high physical support or Mental Health/behavioural support needs?

Do you want to join an organisation who are leaders of change within the disability sector?

About the Position

We are currently taking expressions of interest for the Mental Health/Behaviour Support Worker role. This role will provide support with people living with complex trauma, and psycho-social challenges and needs aligned with their individual program plan.

Working with external care teams and families, the role is responsible for providing high-quality, responsive, and person-centered support to assist participants enhance their everyday living skills, gain access and participation in community to achieve their goals, enhance their quality of life and physical and Mental Health.

You will thrive and succeed in our team by bringing the following experience to this position:

• Qualification in disability, Mental Health, or related field (desirable)
• 2 years’ experience supporting people in a related sector including with a disability, mental illness, community services, aged care, residential or rehabilitation environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting participants with high needs
• A clear understanding of professional boundaries and restrictive practices
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, work with minimal supervision and under pressure.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to write clear case notes.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate as part of a diverse team and work autonomously

You are required to have:

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (obtained from Service NSW)
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Australian Driver’s License and comprehensive car insurance