Mental Health/Disability Support Worker, Supported Independent Living

• Multiple casual positions available in the Maitland region (sleepovers required)

• Flexible roster including weekday, weekend and sleepover shifts

• Paid initial and ongoing training - including eLearning and TCI

• A supportive and inclusive workplace - be supported by our senior management and on call teams 24/7

• Access to our employee assistance program (EAP)

• Access to salary packaging, giving you more take home pay each fortnight, inclusive of MV leasing and entertainment benefits

• Career progression opportunities, we want to see you blossom

About Us

We Care NSW is a provider of specialist Aboriginal disability services. We are a growing Not for Profit organisation that prides itself on offering quality support services to those living with a disability. Our service delivery covers children, young people and adults in the Maitland, Newcastle, Hunter and Tweed region.

Family friendly organisation who understands work/life balance and whose core values align with yours: Caring, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety

About the Role 

We are seeking resilient, compassionate and experienced femaleMental Health/Disability Support Workers to join our team working with people with psychosocial challenges. 

You will be working directly with complex trauma, mental health challenges and learning difficulties. Your flexibility across a 24/7 roster will help provide consistent, holistic support for individuals to build their capacity and achieve their goals.

Sleep over shifts and some weekend work is a requirement. 

This role specifies Disability Support Worker roles for persons of a particular sex to meet the needs of the participants in accordance with an exemption granted from sections 8, 10, 25, 27 & 51 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to use clear and concise language in verbal communication and set clear boundaries

• Ability to calmly de-escalate emotive situations

• Ability to apply understanding of ‘duty of care to delivering support services and escalate issues when required

• Ability to write and maintain accurate written records and documentation

• Flexibility in delivering a broad range of services for NDIS participants

• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team

Essential Criteria

• Certificate IV in Community Service/Disability Services or equivalent qualification 

• Current unrestricted Drivers Licence

• Current First Aid/CPR certificate

• Current NDISWC

• Current WWC

• Experience in the disability or mental health, OOHC sectors

• Available to work sleepover shifts

• A responsible attitude and strong rapport building skills - strong skills in maintaining positive, dignified and respectful relationships with participants, their families and other health and support workers

About You

You enjoy relationship building and being a part of the journey with those in your care. Your approach is focused on respect, dignity and care. You are a mature mentor and great listener with a dedication to ensure people feel heard, valued and empowered. You have a passion to provide unique, person-centred and therapeutic support to achieve aspirations and goals.

**We Care NSW encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with a disability and women**

How to Apply

Click the "APPLY" button and attach a cover letter addressing each of the selection criteria in addition to your resume. For further enquiries and/or a copy of the position description please call 02 4020 1176 or email **@wecarensw.com.au

Information :

• Company : We Care NSW
• Position : Mental Health/Disability Support Worker, Supported Independent Living
• Location : Maitland NSW
• Country : AU