Mental Health Support Worker – Traralgon
we care staffing solutions
Traralgon, West Gippsland & Latrobe Valley VIC
$35 – $45 per hour
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Role: Mental Health Support Worker
Job Type: Casual
Location: Traralgon
Seeking passionate Mental Health Support Workers for our SIL home in Traralgon.
Who are we?
We Care Staffing is a leading Service Provider in In-home support and community care and partnering with many health care organizations in NSW, VIC, QLD and ACT. If you have a commitment to providing comprehensive care and enjoy working with challenging clients, then this is the role for you!
These are casual roles; however, we are growing exponentially and there may be provisions for part time permanent positions to the right candidate.
Support worker requirements:
- Strong knowledge of AOD, Community Services and Health Sectors.
- An understanding of the issues faced by people experiencing AOD related issues, mental ill health and other disabilities.
- Strong understanding of supporting clients with complex Mental Health Behaviours within Residential (SIL) home and community settings.
- Experience in managing clients with challenging behaviours
- Skills/experience in working with diversity, including young people who are culturally and linguistically diverse.
- Have flexibility to work on a 24/7 rotating roster which includes days, evenings, awake shifts, sleepovers and weekend shifts.
- Have a Current Driver’s License and willingness to use own vehicle (if required) with comprehensive insurance.
- Have completed the NDIS Support Worker Orientation Module or willingness to complete prior to commencing.
- Have the ability to support others with personal care and domestic duties in a respectful way (and happy for this to be part of your job).
- Excellent working knowledge in Mental Health services.
- Minimum of a Certificate IV in Community Services / Mental Health or relevant qualification.
- Have the capacity to meet the physical requirements of the job that may include manual handling tasks.
- Enjoy working in a small team environment as well as independently if required.
- A confirmation record of COVID-19 vaccination + Flu .
- NDIS Worker Screening Check.
If you have the above attributes and skills and want to be a part of a supportive and dynamic team, call us on 1300 202 265 or alternatively email your resume to: [email protected]