Disability Support Worker – Mental Health | Sydney Eastern Suburbs

Ample Life Care; Sydney; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ample Life is seeking a Disability Support Worker - Mental Health to join our SIL Care Team in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs on a casual basis. You will support participants with mental health and psychosocial needs, helping maintain wellbeing, independence and participation in the community.

You will work under the SIL Manager, following person-centred support plans, and provide care with dignity, privacy and rights in mind.

Qualifications

• 100 points I.D
• Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009)
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current National Police Check including clearance to work with vulnerable persons/people with disability
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module ("Quality, Safety and You") or willingness to complete prior to commencement

Responsibilities

• Supporting participants with mental health and psychosocial disabilities in daily routines.
• Promoting independence, wellbeing and community participation.
• Following Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) and authorised Restrictive Practices (RPs) where relevant.
• Administering medication safely in accordance with individual support plans.
• Maintaining confidential shift notes, progress notes and incident reports.

Skills

Positive behaviour support

Personal care

Communication

Flexibility

Tools

Hoists

Slide sheets

Job description

Disability Support Worker - Mental Health | Sydney Eastern Suburbs

Disability Support Worker - Mental Health

Supported Independent Living - SIL

Shift Schedule:24/7 rotating roster, including morning, evening, and night shifts (sleepover).

Job Type: Casual

Pay Rate: SCHADS Award Level 2 Pay Point 1 + 25% casual loading

While this is a casual position, you may be scheduled for regular ongoing shifts to support work/life balance.

All candidates with relevant working rights are encouraged to apply.

About the Role

As a member of our SIL Care Team, you will support participants with mental health and psychosocial support needs, helping them maintain their wellbeing, build independence and work towards their personal goals. You will work under the direction of our SIL Manager, providing person-centred support in line with each participant’s individual goals and support plan.

Required Documents & Certifications:

100 points I.D

Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009)

Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check

Current National Police Check including clearance to work with vulnerable persons/people with disability

NDIS Worker Orientation Module ("Quality, Safety and You") (or willingness to complete prior to commencement)

Required Skills & Experience:

Minimum 1 year of experience supporting individuals with mental health conditions, psychosocial disabilities, and cognitive impairment, who display behaviours of concern, using positive behaviour support strategies to promote safety and quality of life.

Experience using manual handling equipment such as hoists and slide sheets

Willingness and confidence to provide personal care.

Flexibility to work across a variety of shifts, including sleepover shifts

Your role includes, but not limited to:

Supporting participants with mental health and psychosocial disabilities in their daily routines, personal care and social engagement.

Promoting independence, wellbeing and community participation through person-centred support.

Supporting participants who may experience behaviours of concern or emotional distress, using calm and appropriate support strategies.

Following Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) and authorised Restrictive Practices (RPs) where relevant.

Administering medication safely in accordance with individual support plans and relevant procedures.

Providing manual handling support, including hoists and slide sheets, where required.

Monitoring and reporting changes in participants’ mental health, wellbeing or behaviour.

Maintaining accurate shift notes, progress notes and incident reports.

Communicating and collaborating with the team, families and allied health professionals regarding the participants.

Maintaining confidentiality and respecting participants’ privacy, dignity, choice and rights.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills; ability to work autonomously and in a team

High attention to detail with administrative and documentation tasks

Genuine commitment to person-centred, active support and the rights of people with disability

Calm, resilient approach to managing complex or stressful situations

Our PurposeOur purpose is to make a positive difference in all the lives we touch. This includes our participants, families, carers, planners, support coordinators, and practitioners. We seek to achieve this by firstly providing amazing quality care that is culturally and linguistically aligned.

About Ample Life

Ample Life is a provider of Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Respite Accommodation (MTA/STA) for NDIS participants across Sydney. We specialise in culturally and linguistically aligned care services to participants from diverse backgrounds such as Chinese, Indian, Vietnamese, Spanish, Indonesian, Korean, Italian, and many others.

In each of our homes, our participants and carers share the same language and cultural backgrounds. This means that there are no language barriers. There is cultural sensitivity in our communication and care. Our participants get to enjoy food from their native cuisine on a daily basis just like at home. We play games, music, and TV from our participants’ native countries. Our homes feel like home.

Our mission is to provide a supportive and empowering living environment for individuals with disabilities. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live life to the fullest, and we are dedicated to helping our residents achieve their goals and live as independently as possible.

If you share our passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, then we have an exciting opportunity for you. We are seeking motivated and passionate individuals to join our SIL Care Team. You will receive attractive remuneration and opportunities for accelerated career development.