Mental Health Support Workers / Peer Support Workers

Enable, Independent Living, Housing and Support Services; North Canberra; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Enable, Independent Living, Housing and Support Services in Dickson ACT is seeking a compassionate disability support worker to deliver person-centred care and support for participants living with disabilities.

You will assist with activities of daily living, community access, education and recreational activities, while maintaining professional boundaries and accurate records. Partnerships with families, clinicians and other professionals are essential to empower independence and safety.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient demeanour required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physically able to perform the duties.
• Build and maintain rapport with participants.
• Passport and/or Birth Certificate.
• Driver's Licence with insured vehicle.
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People card.
• First Aid and CPR certificates.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Program modules.

Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred support in accordance with participant support plans.
• Assisting participants with activities of daily living.
• Supporting participants with community access, education, employment and recreation.
• Providing emotional support and encouraging independence.
• Assisting with medication in line with policies and training.
• Maintaining shift notes, progress notes and incident reports.
• Identifying and reporting risks, hazards, incidents or safeguarding concerns.
• Following participant behaviour support plans where applicable.
• Working with participants, families, clinicians and other professionals.
• Maintaining professional boundaries at all times.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team player

Physical ability

Rapport building

ID documents

Driver's license & vehicle

WWVP card

First Aid / CPR

NDIS Orientation modules

Experience as support worker/co- ordin

Education

Certificate III/IV in Individual Support (Disability)

Diploma in Community Services

Job description

Enable, Independent Living, Housing and Support Services – Dickson ACT

A disability support worker plays a pivotal role in delivering compassionate care, assistance, and support to individuals living with disabilities. Their objective is to empower individuals with disabilities, fostering increased independence, enhancing their overall quality of life, and promoting active engagement within their communities.

Key responsibilities

• Providing person-centred support in accordance with participant support plans.
• Assisting participants with activities of daily living.
• Supporting participants with community access, education, employment and recreational activities.
• Providing emotional support and encouraging independence.
• Assisting with medication in accordance with organisational policies and appropriate training.
• Maintaining accurate shift notes, progress notes and incident reports.
• Identifying and reporting risks, hazards, incidents or safeguarding concerns.
• Following participant behaviour support plans where applicable.
• Working collaboratively with participants, families, clinicians and other professionals.
• Maintaining professional boundaries at all times.

About you

Mandatory

• A compassionate and patient demeanour.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physically able to carry out the duties required by the role.
• The ability to build and maintain rapport with participants.
• Passport and/or Birth Certificate
• Driver's Licence and Reliable and Comprehensively Insured Vehicle
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People card
• First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificates
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Program; Supporting People to Stay Infection Free; Safe waste management; Supporting people to take their medication modules.

Advantageous

• Six months experience as support worker/coordinator.
• A certificate III or IV in individual support (Disability) or a diploma in community services