Mental Health and Disability Support Workers - 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

Mental Health and Disability Support Workers - SIL NDIS

This is an opportunity to join the Australia Wide Supports (AWS) team supporting Adults, Youth and Children living with Brain disorders eg (Complex Mental Health, Autism, ABI, Neurological conditions, Dementia, Huntington's) as well as physical disabilities to lead meaningful lives. AWSisdedicated to working with vulnerable people and making sure that they don't slip through the cracks.

We currently have IMMEDIATE vacancies for qualified and experienced Mental health/Disability Support Workers to support our participants in our Geelong Supported Independent Living Accommodation (SIL) properties and participant own homes, to assist them achieve their NDIS goals, live independently, and participate in their chosen community.

Our participants have various support needs, and depending on the participant, your role as a Mental Health and Disability Support Worker may involve assistance to live independently, access the community, personal care support (Showering/Dressing), medication assistance, cooking meals, cleaning, attending activities and appointments and maintaining relationships. The Mental Health/Disability Support Worker is a vital role assisting participants to achieve their NDIS plan goals.

We support people for a variety of shifts 7 days a week, daytime, evening and overnight sleepover shifts. Seeking candidates with good availability to work.

Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Must have experience working with individuals with complex mental health conditions (Dissociative Identity Disorder, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personality, Bi Polar ect.) as well as Physical Disabilities, Neurodegenerative diseases and Autism.
• Must have experience working with individuals with challenging behaviours and Behavioural Support Plans
• Experience working in Supported Independent Living (SIL) Accommodation.
• Minimum Cert IV in Mental Health Support/Disability Support
• Cert in AOD will be highly regarded
• Current Police and Working with Children Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• First Aid/CPR
• 2 professional reference checks
• Current full driver's license and a reliable, insured car
• Commitment to providing exceptional support together with great communication skills

We offer:

• Variety of shifts available
• A flexible and supportive work environment
• Training and career progression opportunities

All staff must obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to commencement in the role.