Mental Health Support Worker

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred, trauma-informed mental health support to promote independence and skill development
• Increase individuals' community living skills, personal growth, and social engagement
• Build rapport with clients to understand their needs and help implement effective solutions
• Prompt and encourage individuals regarding activities of daily living, including personal care and meal preparation
• Support individuals in developing goals and support plans in partnership with stakeholders
• Monitor daily behaviours and provide feedback to management regarding the effectiveness of support plans
• Maintain high-quality progress notes and documentation in line with NDIS and funding body requirements

Requirements

• Certificate IV in Mental Health or a similar qualification
• Demonstrated experience working with people with complex needs and psychosocial disabilities
• Current driver's license
• Current First Aid & CPR certificate
• Ability to work Tuesday to Friday, 7am to 4pm (72 hours per fortnight)
• Ability to clear probity checks, including a National Criminal History Record Check and WA Working with Children Check

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with disability support, specifically prompting for personal care and meal preparation

Benefits

• 72-hour part-time role with weekends and Mondays free
• Opportunity to work across both Mental Health and Disability Support sectors
• Ongoing training, support, and career advancement opportunities
• Work for one of Australia’s largest social purpose organisations

About the Company

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We are dedicated to breaking down barriers and creating positive change through client-led, recovery-orientated support.