Mental Health Support Worker - Northern Suburbs

Incluso Services Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing subsidies

Employee Assistance Program

Team bonding events

Job summary

Incluso Services Pty Ltd is seeking dedicated Mental Health Support Workers in Melbourne to assist participants in day-to-day activities and personal development. The role focuses on building connections, understanding needs, and empowering participants to achieve their goals within the community.

The position is casual and involves community-based support, including personal care, meal prep and transport. A relevant qualification and NDIS familiarity are highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Authorised to work in Victoria.
• Minimum 2-year industry experience in mental health support work.
• NDIS knowledge and community services experience.
• First Aid/CPR certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, meal preparation, domestic assistance, social support, transport and personal development to participants.
• Build strong connections to understand needs and goals for tailored support.
• Support participants to achieve independence and meaningful daily living.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Physical fitness

Care attitude

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support/Disability or studying

Job description

Are you ready to join Australia’s newest service provider that puts both participants and staff first?

Be part of the Incluso Service journey, where we are aiming to become Australia’s leading service provider in accommodation, respite, and support services.

At Incluso Services we are focused on “Building the World that we Want” and as such, ensuring that people with a disability are well cared for and can access high quality community engagement services. Our mission is to help people with a disability and their families to be more independent and have greater choice and control over their quality of life.

The Role

We’re on the lookout for experienced, reliable, dedicated, compassionate, and empathetic Mental Health Support Workers to join us in a casual role, making a difference by supporting our participants in reaching their aspirations and leading fulfilling lives.

What you’ll be doing:

As a Mental Health Support Worker at Incluso Services you will be working within the community to support the day-to-day needs of our participants such as providing personal care, meal preparation, domestic assistance, social support, transport, and personal development. You’ll have the opportunity to forge strong connections with your participants, gaining insight into their needs, preferences, and goals. This understanding will enable you to provide tailored support, empowering them to accomplish what truly matters to them.

What you’ll bring:

• A passion for people and a genuine interest in responding to the needs of others.
• Strong communication abilities, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with individuals.
• Transferable skills in providing care with compassion, empathy, and resilience.
• Physical aptitude to perform various manual tasks with ease.

What we would like you to have:

• Authorised to work in Victoria.
• Valid Victorian Driver License
• An understanding of the NDIS, disability, and community services sector
• Certificate III Individual Support/Disability or studying towards the qualification will be highly regarded for these positions.
• Minimum 2-year industry experience in mental health support work.
• Ability to actively navigate and adapt to change.
• Working with Children Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• First Aid/CPR Certificate

Please note, our response times may be a bit slower during the holiday period, rest assured we’ll be back to address your needs promptly in early January. Thank you for your patience!

What we offer:

• We care about your physical and mental wellbeing, which is why we offer wellbeing subsidies that provide discounts on gym, yoga, and Pilates memberships.
• We offer an Employee Assistance Program for support and because time out is so important.
• We believe in working hard and playing hard, and foster team bonding through a variety of events that help you connect with your colleagues outside of work.

When you join Incluso Services, you know you are joining an organisation that is driven by our values and innovation. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where we embrace our individual talents, and our differences.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, disabilities, LGBTQI, Indigenous people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.