MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WORKER FOR SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT LIVING

We are currently seeking support staff for 2 SIL Accommodations located in Southport on the Gold Coast.

Southport East- 24/7 Care (Inactive sleepover 2200-0600)

Southport South - 1900-0700 (Inactive sleepover 2200-0600)

Seeking only skilled, experienced and qualified mental health support professionals.

Brave Minds Social Services is the leading specialist mental health service provider operating on the Gold Coast. We enable an independent and positive future for all people living with severe, persistent, long term mental illness.

Tasks & responsibilities

Provide a person-centred approach with each participant

Be aware of participant goals, as identified by their NDIS plan and work with participants to determine a course of action to work towards them

Use initiative to work towards goals of participants

Assist and support participants to understand what is needed to obtain optimal well-being

Contribute to and implement best practice initiatives based on the need of the participant

Work with wider stakeholder team to work towards optimal outcomes

Provide case notes for each person at the end of each shift

Provide emotional, practical and general support using interpersonal skills to assist participants to resolve their own problems

Provide practical support, advocacy and resources when needed

Work under general direction and use own knowledge, judgement and organisational skills

Manage and plan your own work

Providing timely and accurate case notes

Provide support to work towards participant goals

Assist and monitor medications

Support the development of daily living skills and capacity for self-care

Assisting with personal care, such as daily hygiene and getting dressed

Helping with household chores, such as cooking, laundry and cleaning

Taking participants grocery shopping

Transporting participants to medical appointments

Essential Requirements

A comprehensive understanding of mental health issues and the challenges individuals face

Be passionate about pursuing a people focused career which genuinely impacts the lives of others.

A thorough understanding of recovery and rehabilitation using a strength based and solutions focused practice

Understanding of person-centred support

Demonstrated experience working with individuals who live with a mental illness.

Tertiary qualifications in a related field, such as Youth Work, Social Work, Human Services, Community Mental Health OR similar, or relevant experience working alongside people with severe, persistent psychosocial disability (minimum of 5 years)

The ability to plan, implement, deliver and evaluate plans that work towards the individual’s NDIS goals

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in the community and as a team member

Great communicators dedicated to providing the best service for every person

A broad understanding of mental health systems and legislation

A Disability Positive Notice card (yellow card)

A Children Check Positive Notice card (blue card)

A current first aid certificate

A current CPR certificate

A current driver’s license

Full Comprehensive Car Insurance

Brave Minds Social Services is committed to diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from people with a lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.