Please note, only those applications that include a resume and a cover letter addressing claims against each of the essential and desirable role specifics will be considered for shortlisting. All applications must be lodged through our website: https://mhf.org.au/work-for-us/support-worker-vacancies/.

Mental Health Foundation ACT (MHF) provides community-based health support services directly and through partnerships with the National Disability Insurance Agency, the public health system, primary health providers and other community organisations.

Working with MHF is a rewarding experience that enables you to excel in your role. We value continuous improvement and strive to make the organisation a little bit better each day. We have a culture that we are proud of, a culture that puts the people we are here to serve at the forefront of everything we do.

Duties and Responsibilities

MHF provides core support services to women in a residential home. At the request of the residents, we staff the site with female workers only.

This role will see you:

Be considerate of the rights and needs of participants in their homes.

Provide mental health mentoring and support to people living with mental illness.

Identify and report significant and notable changes in the needs of people with lived experience and ensure that a record is prepared after each activity or appointment.

Develop supportive and empowering relationships with people with the lived experience, their families and carers.

Facilitate supported decision making.

Provide support to participants overnight as part of their 24/7 care.

Assist with self-administration of medication; meal preparation; and provide emotional support and encouragement to participants while they attend activities.

Work as a member of the team sharing relevant knowledge and experience.

Essential criteria

Certificate IV in Mental Health

You must be able to demonstrate that you have a minimum of two years experience providing direct supports to people with mental illness

You must be able to work daytime shifts, evening shifts and overnight inactive shifts

You must be able to work 5 days per week including weekend shifts.

Desirable

Experience working within the NDIS Framework

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Hours of work

We have permanent part-time roles of 15 – 20 hours per week and casual roles available. The successful candidate will be required to be available five days per week, including weekends. Penalty rates will apply for weekend shifts.

Please note: this position will be recruited at a maximum Grade 2.2 under the SCHCADS Award.

To apply, please go to our website: https://mhf.org.au/work-for-us/support-worker-vacancies/.

Only applications received through our website will be considered.