Mental Health Support Worker - Northern Suburbs

Incluso Services Pty Ltd; Broadmeadows; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing subsidies

Employee Assistance Program

Team bonding events

Job summary

Incluso Services is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Support Worker to assist participants in the community with daily tasks, personal care and development. This casual role offers meaningful involvement in achieving participants' goals and improving quality of life.

You will work within Victoria, supporting independence and choice, while complying with required checks, licenses and safety training. A caring, resilient mindset is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, meal prep, domestic assistance, social support and transport in the community.
• Develop individualised supports and empower participants to reach their goals.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Resilience

Physical fitness

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support/Disability

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.

We’re excited that we are looking to expand our team and we’re on the hunt for great Community Support Workers.

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.