Mental Health Support Worker

Grace Recovery Hub, an established and registered NDIS Provider, is currently seeking Mental Health Support Workers for positions in Mill Park, Chirnside Park, Ashwood, Footscray, Coburg and Hurstbridge

Casual Position

Weekdays & Weekends

Work-Life Balance

We seek energetic, passionate, and highly committed individuals to be part of our growing team. In this position, you will be responsible for assisting individuals with psychosocial and other co-occurring disabilities to participate in daily living tasks as well as social and community activities.

In this role, you will:

Support and assist participants in achieving their goals and needs in relation to the approved NDIS plan.

Assisting them with their daily tasks, such as buying groceries or attending medical appointments.

Helping with personal administration tasks like paying bills, looking for housing, and handling Centrelink.

Encouraging physical health by supporting them in attending gyms or doing outdoor exercises.

Offer support to participants and assist them in participating in all lifestyle activities of their choice, meeting daily living needs, and attaining better social participation in their community.

Deliver high-quality, person-centred services to meet the needs of participants, including domestic assistance, gardening, cleaning, meal prep, personal care, and other activities of daily living.

About You:

If you are interested in this position, you should have strong interpersonal skills and be comfortable meeting and engaging with new individuals. Previous experience in mental health or community-related work is preferred.

You'll need to have access to a car and a current driver's license, as you'll be responsible for transporting participants in your vehicle. However, you'll be reimbursed for mileage expenses.

Selection Criteria:

Minimum cert 4 Mental Healthand/or relevant experience

Willingness to work on short notice

The willingness to travel to and with our participants is critical in order to support them in maximising their community participation.

CurrentFirst Aid & CPR(or willingness to obtain)

Current fullDrivers License& Registered Vehicle

CurrentWorking with Children Check

CurrentNDIS Worker Screening Check

Ability to work independently and effectively manage time

Demonstrated understanding of aperson-centred approach

Ability to follow establishedrecovery-orientedpractices

Excellentverbal and written communication skillsand the ability to connect with others

Ability to follow individualsupport plans

We strongly encourage our workforce to be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 and the seasonal flu.