We are hiring: Mental Health/Disability Support Workers
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of individuals living with lived experience of mental health issues or disabilities? We are looking for dedicated, compassionate, and skilled support workers to join our team.
Position: Mental Health/Disability Support Worker
About the Role:
As a Mental Health/Disability Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting individuals to live independently, build life skills, and enhance overall well-being. You will utilize person-centered, strengths-based, and recovery-oriented approaches to support the recovery and wellbeing of those accessing services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct support to individuals with disabilities and/or lived experience of mental health issue(s).
- Work with participants, family/ carers, relevant case managers and other professionals to support the participant's individual goals.
- Provide emotional support while promoting mental health and disability wellness.
- Ensure the safety and welfare of participants, adhering to best practice and organisational policies.
Role Criteria:
- Certificate III or higher in Mental Health, Disability, or a related field is desired but not essential.
- Experience in providing support to people with mental health or disability needs is highly desirable.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with participants, families, and other professionals.
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to varying support needs.
- National Police Check and Working with Children Check.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and benefits under the SCHADS Award.
- Supportive team environment with ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential wellbeing support.
If you're ready to bring your skills and compassion to a rewarding role in mental health and disability support, we want to hear from you!
Apply Now
For further information about the role, you can reach us at: [email protected] or by calling 0422 705 111
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Pay: $41.00 – $43.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience working with people with disability and mental health support needs?
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- Working with Children Check (Preferred)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (Preferred)
- National Police Certificate (Preferred)
- Driver Licence (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
