We're seeking an empathetic and experienced individual to provide essential, recovery-oriented support.
Do you have a passion for supporting adults with psychosocial disabilities and mental health diagnoses?
This is a targeted recruitment specifically looking for a Disability Support Worker. You must be available at least 32 hours per week.
Location is Glenfield, NSW.
What we're looking for:
- Minimum experience: Minimum 3 years experience working in residential care settings.
- Relevant Qualifications: A Diploma/ Certificate in Mental Health, Diploma/Certificate in Disability, Individual Support, Community Services, or equivalent. (A Mental Health specific qualification is highly regarded).
- Essential Experience: Demonstrated experience supporting adults with psychosocial disabilities and significant mental health diagnoses. This includes understanding recovery principles and trauma-informed care.
- Specialist Skills: Proven ability in providing emotional support, implementing positive behaviour support strategies, and supporting individuals to manage their mental health effectively.
- Empathy, Patience & Resilience: A deep sense of compassion, understanding, patience, and the resilience required to support individuals through complex challenges.
- Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills: The ability to communicate effectively, build rapport, and engage respectfully with the client, their support network, and colleagues.
- Reliability and Punctuality: A commitment to the specified working hours.
What you'll do:
- Person-Centred & Recovery-Oriented Support: Work collaboratively with the client, fostering a trusting and respectful relationship, and supporting their journey towards well-being, independence, and personal recovery goals.
- Promote Mental Wellbeing & Coping Strategies: Provide empathetic support, assist the client in developing and utilising coping mechanisms, and promote a positive sense of self.
- Support with Daily Living & Goal Achievement: Assist and encourage the client with daily activities, personal goals, and skill development in line with their individual support plan and NDIS goals, taking into account their mental health needs.
- Create a Safe, Understanding & Enabling Environment: Foster a supportive atmosphere where the client feels safe, heard, understood, and empowered to make choices and pursue their interests.
- Community Connection & Participation: Support the client to engage in meaningful community activities, build social connections, and access services that enhance their quality of life and mental wellbeing.
- Implement & Monitor Support Plans: Effectively follow, contribute to, and monitor the individualised support plan, liaising with the care team regarding progress and any changes in needs.
- De-escalation and Crisis Support (if required): Utilise your skills to support the client calmly and effectively during times of distress, following established protocols.
Requirements:
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Valid Driver's Licensee and insured vehicle
- Resume + references detailing your experience in psychosocial disability and mental health support.
Let's work together to empower individuals with psychosocial disabilities to THRIVE!
We are committed to ensuring safe and supported care for all our clients.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us at admin@thrive360care.com.au
For more information about Thrive360 Care visit: www.thrive360care.com.au