Impactful Mental Health & Disability Support Worker SIL NDIS

Australia Wide Supports; Geelong; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Training and career progression

Job summary

Australia Wide Supports (AWS) is seeking Mental Health and Disability Support Workers to assist Adults, Youth and Children in Geelong SIL accommodations and clients’ homes. You will help participants achieve their NDIS goals, live independently, and engage with the community.

Shifts cover 7 days a week, daytime, evening and overnight sleepovers; valid checks, Cert IV in MH/Disability, and a driver’s license are required. Training and progression opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Experience with complex mental health conditions and physical disabilities.
• Experience with challenging behaviours and Behavioural Support Plans.
• Experience in Supported Independent Living (SIL) Accommodation.
• Current Police and Working with Children Checks and NDIS Worker Screening.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Or equivalent checks and clearances.

Responsibilities

• Help participants live independently and participate in the community.
• Provide personal care, medication support, meal prep, and daily tasks.
• Support NDIS plan goals and maintain clear communication with participants and the team.
• Transport participants to appointments and activities as required.

Skills

Complex mental health experience

Challenging behaviours handling

SIL accommodation experience

Police/Working with Children Checks

First Aid/CPR

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Driver's license & car

Education

Cert IV in Mental Health Support/Disability Support

Cert in AOD (advantage)

Job description

Australia Wide Supports (AWS) is seeking Mental Health and Disability Support Workers to assist Adults, Youth and Children in Geelong SIL accommodations and clients’ homes. You will help participants achieve their NDIS goals, live independently, and engage with the community.

Shifts cover 7 days a week, daytime, evening and overnight sleepovers; valid checks, Cert IV in MH/Disability, and a driver’s license are required. Training and progression opportunities available.