LOCATIONS
Geelong, Melbourne and Northern Rivers
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role supports people living with mental health or disability to achieve their goals, using a method that is trauma-informed, strengths-based and person-centred.
This might involve helping them to be more involved in their community, working towards their education or employment goals, improving their health and wellbeing, building their independent living skills, or simply doing more of the activities they enjoy.
WHY WORK WITH US?
Access to high-quality supervision, training, reflective practice, secondary consultation, and debriefing.
We will work with you to achieve both your personal and professional goals and offer a number of career pathways into leadership, behaviour support, and allied health roles.
We have a strong focus on wellbeing and flexibility, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and the development of your own wellbeing plan.
We have created an environment that is fun, caring, and social.
Our hierarchy is bottom up, not top down – which means our leaders exist to support you – ensuring you’re at the forefront of everything we do.
Get to know your fellow team members through regular social events, social media engagement, and team building days.
YOU WILL BE
Highly trained, skilled and experienced.
A team player.
Hard working, humble and good with people.
Know how to have fun.
Creative, flexible and adaptable.
Organised, reliable and punctual.
Passionate about making a difference in people’s lives.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL:
Current Driver’s License and appropriate car insurance.
NDIS Worker Screening Check.
National Police and State Working with Children’s Check (Employee).
Rights to work in Australia.
Current First Aid Certificate (including CPR).
New Worker NDIS Induction Module.
NDIS Worker Orientation Module.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
DESIRABLE:
Qualifications in mental health, disability, community services or a relevant qualification.
Relevant experience working with people living with mental health and or disability.
Knowledge of the Disability Act 2006 and other relevant legislation, policies and guidelines.
An understanding of trauma informed care, strengths-based and person-centred practice.
CONDITIONS
This role is a casual position. The position is classified as a Social & Community Services Employee Level 2 at a commencement salary of $43.23 per hour (evening and weekend penalties apply).
