Disability & Mental Health Support Worker

Employment Type:

• Casual Employment - Dubbo Region

About Dandelion House

• Dandelion House is an accredited NDIS Disability Service Provider, operating in Newcastle, Maitland, and Dubbo regions. We provide support independent living (SIL) style accommodation to people with a disability. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide the best quality service, in a person-centred way, tailored to meet the needs of our Participants.

About this Role

• We are looking for passionate and resilient people to join our team and help support our clients to build their social and independent living skills. 
• This role will be situated in Dubbo, working across a 24/7 roster which could include mornings, afternoons, evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays.  

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within a team. 
• Demonstrate person centred care principles. 
• Managing emotions and challenging behaviours. 
• Administrative duties i.e., shifts notes and reports.
• Provide direct care and support to people with a disability with all activities of daily living which may include domestic duties, personal care, social support, medication assistance, manual handling, transport, meals and attending appointments.
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with all key stakeholders; clients, families, guardians, and involved services. 

Essential Criteria

• Current driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Current first aid certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Current NDIS worker check (or willingness to obtain).
• Current Working With Children's Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays. 
• Must be able to work sleepover shifts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.

Desired Criteria:

• Relevant industry qualification.
• Experience working in the community services sector.
• Demonstrated experience supporting individuals with mental health, complex needs, and challenging behaviours.

Due to volume of applications only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as a Mental Health Support Worker?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
• Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
• Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a support worker?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• Do you own or have regular access to a car?