Disability Support Worker - Mental Health

Endeavour; Caloundra; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging Benefits

Entertainment Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Training opportunities

Discounts on private health plans

Paid Parental Leave

Reward and Recognition Program

Free flu vaccinations

Job summary

Endeavour Foundation is seeking a Disability Support Worker in Mental Health to provide active support in a SIL setting at Dicky Beach, Caloundra. You will assist clients to build daily living skills, promote independence, and help them achieve NDIS goals with empathy and respect.

Flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, overnights and weekends is required, with penalty rates for sleepovers. A Certificate III in IDDS or related field is advantageous, with experience in complex mental health

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is advantageous.
• Experience supporting people with complex mental health conditions is required.
• Experience in SIL environments or with complex disabilities is highly regarded.
• Willingness to work various shifts including sleepovers and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living skills such as housekeeping, personal care, social skills and budgeting.
• Support meal planning, cooking, light cleaning and community outings.
• Provide support during daily activities and help maintain connections with family and services.
• Encourage independence while respecting privacy and safety guidelines.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Disability Support Worker - Mental Health

We are seekingMental Health Support Workerswho enjoy engaging in active support and have a can-do attitude enabling our clients to live their best lives each and every day.

With an optimistic inspiring outlook, you will encourage our clients to fulfil their plan goals and increase their independence, offering excitement and enthusiasm to our clients inspiring them to engage in their lives.

If you have a genuine commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of people with disabilities, and are flexible to work various shifts, including mornings, afternoons, overnights (minimum 2 per FN) and weekends, we would love to hear from you!

Highlighting the importance of this role

Working within ourSIL(Supported Independent Living) home inDicky Beach, you will provide support, assisting people with Mental Health conditions to live as independently as possible, whether they have complex needs or just need some additional support at home. No two days will be the same - you may hear that phrase a lot but here at Endeavour Foundation,you will see it in action!

Other key duties will include:

• Helping people to achieve their NDIS goals by developing important daily skills such as housekeeping, personal care, social skills and budgeting.
• Assisting with aspects of personal care where required to meet the individual needs of the people we support.
• Supporting with meal planning, cooking, light cleaning and facilitating community connection by socialising and going on outings.
• Providing support during daily activities such as going for a walk, going to the movies or accompanying to an appointment.
• Helping the people we support to maintain a connection to their family, friends, and services.

What you can bring to the team

Your experience, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills will be invaluable in providing high-quality support and fostering independence for our clients.

We also require:

• A Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is advantageous.
• Experience providing support for complex mental health conditions is required.
• Previous experience working in a SIL environment or supporting people with complex disabilities will be highly regarded.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including days, evening, early morning, weekends and sleepovers (penalty rates apply).
• The capacity to meet the physical requirements as some manual handling tasks may be involved.
• Commitment to privacy and confidentiality.
• Good computer skills and experience using Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card), NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card), First Aid, CPR, National Criminal History Check (Fit2Work), and an open Drivers License with comprehensive insurance on your vehicle.

What benefits can Endeavour offer you?

• Salary Packaging Benefits: Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax-free, increasing your take-home pay.
• Entertainment Benefits: Use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income for entertainment expenses, such as meals and holiday accommodation.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to a free and confidential counselling service for you and your family members.
• Wide range of training opportunities to help you grow professionally and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Additional Benefits: Discounts on corporate private health insurance plans, whitegoods, and appliances; Paid Parental Leave; Reward and Recognition Program; and Free flu vaccinations.

Find out more about Endeavour Foundation!

Endeavour Foundation support people with disabilities to live, learn, work and flourish according to their own interests and priorities. We are people working together, making possibilities a reality for people with a disability, and for people seeking employment, education and training opportunities We focus on ability, on dreams, goals and potential.

Endeavour Foundation encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant's needs.