Mental Health Support Worker

Above award pay rates + penalties - SCHADS Award
Rewarding work that supports our clients to live a better life
Variety of shifts available

Arch Recruitment is committed to providing the best quality staff across the health and social care industry. We understand that we each have a part to play in the quality and standards of our industry as a whole. With our many years of recruitment and health & social care industry experience, coupled with our personal morals and values, we've created a service like no other.

About the Role
Arch Recruitment has ongoing shifts for experienced Mental Health Support Workers across the Perth Metro region.

Your primary responsibilities will be to support NDIS funded individuals living with a disability to achieve their goals across a variety of settings including residential group homes, community participation and supported independent living. You will empower and support individuals with all aspects of personal care, daily life skills, community access, medication, social and emotional support. This will enable you to encourage and engage them in their daily routines and their own specific goals.

We are looking for qualified Mental Health Support Workers who have patience, empathy, excellent communication skills and most importantly are experienced in supporting individuals who are non-verbal and who may display challenging behaviours.

Hours can be flexible to suit your availability.

The areas we provide support for are;

Supported Independent Living
Community Care
Residential Care
Working with clients to explore their passions and interests is incredibly rewarding.

Benefits of working for Arch Recruitment

Competitive rates of pay
Consistent and ongoing shifts
A highly supportive, organised and efficient recruitment team
Employee recognition program
Opportunity to expand your skills, knowledge and experience
Various flexible hours and shifts
Essential Criteria

Minimum of 6 months paid experience in supporting individuals living with a disability who are non-verbal and who may display challenging behaviours
National Police Clearance obtained within the last 12 months
Valid Driver's Licence and own vehicle
High Manual Handling skills and experience including hoisting, sliding sheets, and assisting with transfers
NDIS Workers Screening Check or willing to obtain
Medication Administration Assistance certificate and practical experience
Employment Working with Children’s Check, or willing to obtain one
Have a current First Aid (HLTAID003) and CPR (HLTAID001) certificate, or are willing to obtain one
COVID-19 Infection Control Module
Must comply with current WA COVID-19 vaccination requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the right to work in Australia and obtain a valid national police clearance (within the last 12 months). Only successful applicants will be contacted.

If this sounds like something that would interest you then please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to submit your application.