Disability and Mental Health Support Workers

All About Recovery; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

All About Recovery in Dubbo is seeking a Disability/Mental Health Support Worker to empower participants with diverse needs. You will provide person-centred support including personal care, skill-building, and community access within SIL and other accommodation settings.

You will collaborate with families and care teams, maintain accurate records and adapt shifts including weekdays, weekends, sleepovers and active nights.

Qualifications

• Experience in Mental Health and/or Disability sector.
• Enrolled in or completed Certificate III in Individual Support, Disabilities or Mental Health.
• Current CPR certification.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• NDIS Orientation Module.
• WWCC if supporting children.
• Current National Police Check (Preferred).
• Current Australian driver’s licence and reliable insured vehicle or access to company vehicle.
• Unrestricted work rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to participants with diverse and complex needs.
• Forensic and Behaviour Support (including Restrictive Practice).
• High Intensity and 24/7 care.
• Personal care, skill building and community access.
• Support within Supported Independent Living (SIL) and other accommodation settings.
• Maintain accurate records, shift notes and incident reports.
• Work collaboratively with participants, families and the wider care team.

Skills

Empathy

Collaboration

Boundary setting

Record keeping

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support/Disabilities/Mental Health

Job description

Disability and Mental Health Support Workers

Position Title: Disability/Mental Health Support Worker
Reports to: Service Manager

Support People to Thrive! - Rewarding Roles in Disability and Mental Health

Are you passionate about empowering others to live fulfilling, independent lives?

JoinAll About Recovery, a NDIS provider delivering high quality supports across Disability, Mental Health, Forensic Mental Health, Supported Independent Living (SIL), In Home Services and Complex Care.

About the Role:

You will provide person centred support to participants with diverse and complex needs, including:

Forensic and Behaviour Support (including Restrictive Practice)

High Intensity and 24/7 care

Personal care, skill building and community access

Support within Supported Independent Living (SIL) and other accommodation settings

Maintain accurate records, shift notes and incident reports.

Work collaboratively with participants, families and the wider care team.

Experience in Mental Health and /or the Disability sector

Capacity to work flexible hours (weekdays, weekends, sleepovers and active nights)

Compassion, Reliability, and Strong Professional Boundaries

Enrolled in or completed Certificate III in Individual Support, Disabilities or Mental Health (minimum).

Current CPR certification.

NDIS Worker Screening Check.

NDIS Orientation Module.

Working With Children Check (WWCC) if supporting children.

Current National Police Check (Preferred)

Current Australian driver’s licence - Reliable insured vehicle or ability to use company vehicles.

Unrestricted work rights in Australia (or visa with 24+ hrs/week).

Preferred

First Aid (HLTAID011) certification (can be obtained after hire).

What we offer

Competitive pay rates-SCHADS Award

Kilometre reimbursement for personal vehicle use (up to 50km per shift).

Warm, community-focused culture with supportive team values.

Guidance and support to obtain compliance requirements if not already held.

Rewarding work where every shift makes a difference

Contact: Hayley 0408 192 *** at ****@allaboutrecovery.com.au