Who we are

HelpingMinds is a highly-regarded carer support and mental health services organisation, established over 40 years ago. Our compassionate team of staff and dedicated volunteers throughout the metro and regional areas, provide quality services and support to more than 10,000 children, youth, adults and families affected by mental illness every year.

The team and the role

This position forms part of our Individualised Services team that specialise in supporting people with psychosocial disability. The Support Worker position focuses on assisting participants to meet the goals within their individualised NDIS plan. The NDIS aims to provide people with choice and control over how, when and where those supports are provided.

Duties of the role will include:

• Engage and develop rapport with participants who have a psychosocial disability
• Establish good working relationships with NDIS participants and work effectively with them to define and achieve the goals as identified in their NDIS Plan
• Enhancing the client’s capacity to manage their health, welfare and life needs
• Engage and support family and/or carers in the recovery process, providing an information and referral service where appropriate
• Establish, foster and maintain close working links with relevant mental health and NDIS service providers to support referral pathways and access to other services

Who we are looking for

We are looking for people that have previous working experience and a sound understanding of mental health with a commitment to making a difference to both the lives of people living with mental health issues, their family and carers.

The successful candidate will also have

• Tertiary qualification in Mental Health or Community Services
• Current Drivers License and reliable vehicle is needed as this position does include outreach work in the local community
• National Police Clearance (no older than 6 months)
• Working with Children Check
• You will have proven capacity to build rapport with clients from a diverse range of backgrounds with the ability to consult, engage and empower people to achieve their goals in a structured way

Why HelpingMinds?

We are a value-driven organisation that encompasses the values of Hope, Collaboration, Trust, Integrity, and Respect to provide quality service. We welcome your individuality, your ideas, your passion and your drive. Our people focused culture and flexible approach will help you to succeed both professionally and personally.

A position description is attached.

Trading as HelpingMinds Limited.

HelpingMinds Limited is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience of mental health issues and of supporting family members with mental health issues.

For more information, please contact the HR Team on 08 9427 7100.