ABOUT US

Care With Excellence is a NDIS Registered Provider that prides itself in offering a flexible and individualised care service in home and community settings to people with disabilities, enabling them to live independently and to achieve their goals.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The role of a Mental Health Support Worker in Group Home is to provide support to our clients with a disability who require assistance with Medical Appointments, Transportation, Personal care, Domestic tasks such as Menu Planning, Cooking, Cleaning etc. With a strong focus on developing the skills of each individual to live as autonomously as possible within a shared living and one on one environment. Residents are supported each morning and afternoon, overnight and on weekends/Public Holidays by experienced and qualified staff.
We are looking for people who can provide practical and emotional help to others, calling on their own real-life experiences to build rapport and relationships. Your support will enable our clients to remain living independently and comfortably in their own homes/SIL, throughout the Western Sydney.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

This role will mainly be based in Blacktown LGA and occasionally outside the area. Are you looking for a job which provides flexibility and the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of people with disabilities?

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, Disability, Community Services or equivalent.
· Diploma in Mental Health (Preferred Not Essential)

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• First Aid Certification (Required)
• National Police Certificate (Required)
• Driver Licence (Required)

· Working with Children Check (Required)

• NDIS Worker Screening Check (Required)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module (Required)

· mental health certificate (Preferred)

· Physically capable of meeting the requirements of the role

• Flexibility to work within a service that provides 24/7 care, this includes weekend work, sleepover and or active night shifts within a fortnightly roster.
• Competent with Microsoft Office suite particularly MS Word and MS Outlook.
• Covid 19 vaccination or the willingness to obtain before commencing employment
• Infection Prevention and Control for COVID-19 Certificate of Acknowledgement

Pre Employment Assessment with drug screen.
· All applicants must have a relevant visa or working rights in Australia.

• Flexibility to work within a service that provides 24/7 care, this includes weekend work, sleepover and or active night shifts within a fortnightly roster.
• Competent with Microsoft Office suite particularly MS Word and MS Outlook.
• Covid 19 vaccination or the willingness to obtain before commencing employment
• Infection Prevention and Control for COVID-19 Certificate of Acknowledgemen