Mental Health Support Worker Required – Mornington
Assist Support Services is seeking an experienced and compassionate Mental Health Support Worker to provide support to an NDIS participant in the Mornington area.
Available shifts:
- Monday: 10:30am – 1:30pm
- Wednesday: 11:00am – 2:00pm
- Friday: 11:00am – 2:00pm
- Sunday: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
About the role:This role requires a support worker who is confident supporting a participant with mental health needs and who can build a positive, respectful working relationship.
The successful applicant will have:
- Mental health support experience and training
- The ability to remain calm, professional, and consistent in challenging situations
- Strong communication skills and emotional resilience
- The ability to maintain professional boundaries while providing person-centred support
- Confidence supporting a participant who may express frustration, heightened emotions, or strong opinions
- A non-judgemental and compassionate approach
This role would suit a support worker who understands that behaviours are communication and can respond with patience, understanding, and professionalism.
Requirements:
- Certificate III/IV in Individual Support, Mental Health, or equivalent experience
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Working With Children Check
- Current First Aid & CPR
- Reliable transport and availability for the above shifts
If you are passionate about mental health support and making a meaningful difference in someone’s life, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your resume and a brief introduction outlining your experience to [email protected]
Pay: From $46.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
