Mental Health Support Worker jobs in Victoria

ABN Support Worker – Mental Health Care Team (Bundoora)

The Able Group is an NDIS provider that builds each care team around the person, not the roster. We’re putting together a small, consistent team of contractors to support a man living independently in his apartment who lives with ADHD, dissociative identity disorder (DID), anxiety and depression.

He likes to be organised and works well from a to-do list, and he’s open to suggestions about how to plan his week. On shift, you’ll help him work through household tasks, keep his routines on track, and get out into the community, whether that’s shopping, appointments, exercise or simply getting out of the house. There will be moments when he’s overwhelmed or distressed, and you’ll need to stay calm, read the situation early, and use de-escalation and redirection to help him settle and move forward. The right person won’t sit back and wait to be told what to do. We want workers who notice what could help, offer ideas, and gently guide him toward his goals.

To be considered, you’ll need demonstrated mental health experience, including supporting people with ADHD, DID, anxiety and depression, and proven skills in de-escalation and redirection. You’ll also need an active ABN, an NDIS Worker Screening Check, a current First Aid and CPR certificate, a driver’s licence and your own car. A Certificate III or IV in Individual Support or Mental Health is highly regarded.

Shifts are Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays from 4pm-9pm, just to begin, and the hours will increase with rapport and comfort. You’ll join a team that gets proper handovers, consistent shifts and genuine support from management.

Pay: $43.00 – $48.50 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in Mental Health?
• Do you hold an NDIS Screening Check?

Experience:

• Support Work: 1 year (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driver Licence (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person