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Mental Health Support Worker

Disability Support Services | Perth | Casual

About the Role  
Arch Recruitment has ongoing shifts for experienced Mental Health Support Workers across the Perth Metro region.   

Your primary responsibilities will be to support NDIS-funded individuals living with a disability to achieve their goals across a variety of settings including residential group homes, community participation and supported independent living. You will empower and support individuals with all aspects of personal care, daily life skills, community access, medication, social and emotional support. This will enable you to encourage and engage them in their daily routines and their own specific goals.  
 
We are looking for qualified Mental Health Support Workers who have patience, empathy, excellent communication skills and most importantly are experienced in supporting individuals who are non-verbal and who may display challenging behaviours.  

Hours can be flexible to suit your availability.  

The areas we provide support for are; 

  • Supported Independent Living 
  • Community Care 
  • Residential Care 

Working with clients to explore their passions and interests is incredibly rewarding. 

Benefits of working for Arch Recruitment

  • Competitive rates of pay  
  • Consistent and ongoing shifts  
  • A highly supportive, organised and efficient recruitment team  
  • Employee recognition program 
  • Opportunity to expand your skills, knowledge and experience  
  • Various flexible hours and shifts 

Essential Criteria  

  • Minimum of 6 months paid experience in supporting individuals living with a disability who are non-verbal and who may display challenging behaviours 
  • National Police Clearance obtained within the last 12 months 
  • Valid Driver's Licence and own vehicle 
  • High Manual Handling skills and experience including hoisting, sliding sheets, and assisting with transfers 
  • NDIS Workers Screening Check or willing to obtain 
  • Medication Administration Assistance certificate and practical experience 
  • Employment Working with Children’s Check, or willing to obtain one 
  • Have a current First Aid (HLTAID003) and CPR (HLTAID001) certificate, or are willing to obtain one 
  • COVID-19 Infection Control Module 
  • Must comply with current WA COVID-19 vaccination requirements 

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the right to work in Australia and obtain a valid national police clearance (within the last 12 months). Only successful applicants will be contacted.   
 
If this sounds like something that would interest you, then apply now by sending your resume and cover letter to work@archrecruitment.com.au.

 
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