Looking to specialise in Mental Health?

We are  looking for Support workers who would like to specialise in Mental Health complex needs. Full accredited training provided.

About the Opportunities

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will work to support people accessing our services who have a lived experience of mental health issues to achieve their hopes and dreams. You will play an important part in assisting people to maintain wellness and realise their goals. On a day to day basis.        

You will:

• Listen to and create opportunities and activities that meet the interests and goals of people.
• Encourage shared learning experiences, and support skill development at every opportunity through self-directed learning, information and education.
• Ensure that individual support is provided to a person that accesses our services that meet their recovery journey goals and is strengths based and led by the person wherever possible.

About You:

You are looking for flexible work hours while building your career in mental health. You’re passionate about supporting and advocating for vulnerable people. 

Duties & tasks include:

• Accurately keep documentation and required reporting
• Support with daily living skills
• Providing support and assistance to promote good health and well-being
• Promoting activities that offer meaningful experiences and increase social networks such as venturing out into the community to participate in activities and programs
• Support participants across personal care, hygiene, medication, assisted feeding, etc.
• Operate safely & in line with relevant organisational protocols

Roster

• 24/7 
• Ongoing, Long & Flexible Shifts
• Newcastle Based
• Rotating rosters of 8 hours at a time

Position requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Support Work (SIL)
• Leadership experience desirable 
• Certificate III in Individual Support
• Working with children check
• NDIS check
• Police check
• Passion for supporting people with disability
• Keen and caring interpersonal skills & manner
• Fully Vaccinated 

Benefits:

• Competitive negotiable salary based on experience
• Full time employment 
• Supportive and friendly team
• Paid training and access to other nationally accredited learning
• Achievable pathways into management

About Transformational Support:

We are a newly founded and rapidly growing Registered NDIS Provider across the Greater Newcastle and Hunter Region. We foster person-centered approaches, taking pride in aiding our clients, carers & families in diverse ways to help give those with disabilities the opportunity to discover a balanced lifestyle.

Be a part of a business that promotes creativity and innovation, empowerment and resilience, respect and equality.

Click the Apply button today and send us a copy of your current resume outlining your skills. We look forward to welcoming you!