At Graman we are growing!

This is a special opportunity for a casual Mental Health Support Worker to join Graman Support. Leaving old systems behind, Graman Support is evolving with the changing landscape of mental health in the NDIS space. As a modern enterprise, Graman Support has modern ideas to provide high quality tailored services supporting our participants. Our culture is progressive and supportive, providing inclusive environments for all staff, clients and carers. With our main office being located in Bayswater, we have participants located all over Melbourne and growing.

About the role

The Mental Health Support Worker instils confidence and hope, provides encouragement, and promotes health to people with a range of mental health diagnoses in varying stages of recovery. In addition to Mental Health Support, this role requires applicants to have qualifications in personal care and be willing to provide this with dignity and respect.

• Helping clients with personal hygiene, showering, dressing, grooming, and feeding
• Support participants to develop trusting and professional relationships
• Work collaboratively with participants to complete safety and wellness planning
• Proactively engage with participants to develop skills and independence to meet daily living needs
• In-line with choice and control support people to participate in all lifestyle activities to improve their social participation in the community
• Provide short-term focused interventions, psychoeducation and mentoring to participants
• Support and assist participants to achieve their goals and needs in relation to their NDIS plan
• Deliver person-centred services to meet the needs of participants
• Provide weekday and/or weekend support as required by participants

Benefits to working with Graman Support

At Graman Support we are a close team who are not only passionate about supporting our clients, but also supporting our workers to thrive and grow. We understand that community, connection and balance support staff in making the work sustainable.

• A collaborative team environment who likes to have some fun and a laugh together
• Access to comprehensive training and development
• Regular opportunities to reflect upon ethical practice with regular supervision
• Knowing you’ve contributed to something truly worthwhile
• Access to Victoria’s portable long service scheme

What you will bring to the role

• Relevant tertiary qualification (minimum Certificate IV) in mental health or Alcohol and Other Drugs
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Personal Care and Manual Handling
• Previous experience working with people with mental health issues and complex needs
• An understanding of the nature of psychosocial disability, the impact on an individual and their family or carer’s
• Be a person who engages in reflective practice with a passion for mental health and display a high ethical code of conduct
• An ability to communicate with the team as well as strong skills working autonomously
• An understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
• Have availability to work for a minimum 5 days per week (including weekends)

Mandatory requirements

• Current National Police Check (less than 12 months old)
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current valid First Aid Certificate
• Have a full Victorian Driver’s License, and full comprehensive roadworthy vehicle insurance for your car
• Cert IV in Mental Health or equivalent

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Jess at [email protected]

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the advert closing date.

Thank you for taking the time to make an application, we look forward to speaking with you :)