We are looking for a female Mental Health Support Worker close to Maidstone who strive to make a difference within the disability industry. To be successful in their role you need to be compassionate, creative and fun-loving. You should be able to see the person, not the disability. You should be able to adapt yourself every day and for every shift.
If this sounds like you, apply now!
Key Responsibilities
To assist with personal support tasks including activities of daily living through application of a wellness and independence approach. This is done in line with the participant’s care plan, provide personal care assistance with food, medication and other personal care tasks such as assisting with the fitting of aids, or assisting the client to eat meals.
Client requires 24/7 care and support workers are required to provide support during this period.
Client requires assistance with medication and meal preparation as well as meal assistance.
This position requires minimum of Cert 4 in Disability/ Cert 3 in community services, any valid certificate of Mental Health Assisstance, or Individual Support and you must provide PI/PL Insurance Cover.
We are currently seeking dedicated and skilled support workers with prior experience supporting mental health clients,_ particularly those who can confidently and professionally manage escalating behaviours_.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong background in mental health support
- Ability to remain calm, proactive, and solution-focused during challenging situations
- Excellent communication and de-escalation skills
- Reliable, compassionate, and committed to quality care
Location Preference:
Applicants who live within 25–30 minutes of Maidstone are highly encouraged to apply, as this ensures timely and consistent support for our clients.
License/Certification/Qualifications:
Essential
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Australian driver's license
- First Aid & CPR (Regularly updated before expiry)
- National Police Check (Completed within the last 12 months and updated every 3 years)
- Cert III or IV in Disability Support
- Work Authorisation in Australia
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Medication Assistance Certificate
- COVID-19 Vaccinated
- Infection Prevention and Control Cert (Can assist in obtaining one if required)
- Mental Health Assisstance Certificate
Desirable
- Manual Handling Certificate
- Working with Children Check (Preferred)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Subcontract, Casual
Salary: $32.00 – $70.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Travel reimbursement
- Supplemental pay types: Penalty rates, Performance bonus
- Contract length: 12 months
Job Types: Subcontract, Casual, Contract
Pay: $32.00 – $70.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
