The Mental Health Foundation (ACT) (MHF) provides community based health support services directly and through partnerships with the public health system, primary health providers, other community organisations and the NDIS.

Our vision is that Canberrans and the surrounding community live with hope, choice and good mental health.

This is achieved using a recovery framework, a personal journey toward the achievement of holistic wellbeing.

Working with MHF, whether as a staff member or a volunteer is a rewarding experience that enables you to excel in your role. We value continuous improvement and strive to make the organisation a little bit better each day. We have a culture that we are proud of, a culture that puts the people we are here to serve at the forefront of everything we do.

Duties and Responsibilities

MHF runs a vibrant and client focused support service and if successful, you will be joining a dedicated and cohesive team. This role will be based at a home in Florey where there are participants with high needs, including behavioural support plans.

This role will see you:

• Be considerate of the rights and needs of participants in their homes
• Provide mental health mentoring and support to people living with mental illness
• Identify and report significant and notable changes in the needs of people living with mental illness and ensure that a record is prepared after each activity or appointment
• Develop supportive and empowering relationships with people living with mental illness, their families and carers
• Facilitate supported decision making
• Provide support to participants overnight as part of their 24/7 care
• Assist with self-administration of medication; meal preparation; and provide emotional support and encouragement to participants while they attend activities
• Work as a member of the team sharing relevant knowledge and experience

This role will be attractive to someone who thrives on lots of direct engagement with people and who is looking for certainty and consistency in their weekly roster.

Essential criteria

• Minimum Cert IV in a relevant area - Mental Health, Community Services etc
• You must be able to demonstrate that you have a minimum of two years experience providing direct supports to people with mental illness
• You must be able to provide daytime shifts, evening shifts and overnight inactive shifts
• You must be able to work some weekend shifts
• You must have a driver’s license

Desirable

• Experience working with participants on a behavioural support plan
• Experience working with the NDIS Framework
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Hours of Work

This is a permanent part-time role 10 - 20 hours per week. The role will be required to be available on weekends from time to time. Penalty rates will apply as per the award.

Rate of Pay

This is offered at a minimum of Grade 2.2 on the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award. Higher grades may be offered based on experience and qualifications

Pre-Engagement Checks

As MHF’s work involves staff being in direct contact with vulnerable people, all staff, whether paid or unpaid are required to complete a Working with Vulnerable People check with NDIS Screening.

MHF will conduct at least two reference checks on successful applicants and may also require proof of any professional qualifications stated on an application.

A position description is attached.