Mentor (Support Worker) - Empower Independence & Community

Australian Mentoring Services; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Australian Mentoring Services (AMS) is hiring permanent part-time Mentors to support people in Liverpool and Southwest Sydney. Mentors work in homes and communities, focusing on empowering clients to build skills, confidence and independence.

You’ll help participants with daily living tasks, connect them to education and employment opportunities, and document progress while maintaining respect and dignity for each person’s choices and goals.

Qualifications

• NDIS Worker Check and NSW Working with Children Check.
• NSW Driver’s Licence (P2 or Full) and access to a comprehensively insured car
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Minimum 32 hours per fortnight

Responsibilities

• Develop daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, meal planning and budgeting.
• Build confidence and work towards personal goals and greater independence.
• Make social connections, reconnect with family and culture, and take part in community life.
• Access education, employment and other opportunities.
• Implement Individual Support Plans and Behaviour Support Plans, including medication and mealtime plans.
• Provide personal care where required, always with dignity and respect for each person’s preferences.

Skills

Relationship building

Empathy

Patience

Reliability

Job description

Australian Mentoring Services (AMS) is hiring permanent part-time Mentors to support people in Liverpool and Southwest Sydney. Mentors work in homes and communities, focusing on empowering clients to build skills, confidence and independence.

You’ll help participants with daily living tasks, connect them to education and employment opportunities, and document progress while maintaining respect and dignity for each person’s choices and goals.