This position specialises in supporting adults with a psychosocial disability who have NDIS plans.
- Employment Type: Permanent Part-time (a minimum of 3 days per week required). Opportunities to increase to full time based on service demands.
The Position
As a Support Worker with HelpingMinds, you'll play a vital role in empowering participants to achieve greater independence, confidence, and control over their lives—helping them reach the goals outlined in their individualised NDIS plans.
What could supports look like?
- Supporting participants with day-to-day tasks in and around the home
- Assisting with navigating public transport safely and confidently
- Helping develop essential life skills, including time management
- Encouraging social inclusion by building friendships and community connections
- Supporting job searching and workplace engagement activities
- Work both autonomously in a community outreach environment, and collaboratively within a team environment to deliver high quality psychosocial supports.
This is acommunity-based outreach role, which means you'll be working directly in participants' homes and out in the community, including providing transport and accompanying them to various appointments, activities, and social events.
- Shifts: Regular shifts are at the same time each week, in various locations around Perth. You must have 3 days a week available. Weekend and evening work are not available.
- Requirements:While relevant experience is preferred, it is not mandatory as full training will be provided. This position requires note taking and documentation, experience with Microsoft and databases is required
Minimum Qualifications:
- Proof of Australian Working Rights
- Current Drivers License & Motor Vehicle Insurance
- First Aid Certificate
- Certificate IV in Mental Health/Community Services
Successful applicants must have the following or be willing to obtain prior to commencement:
- NDIS Worker Screen Clearance
- Working With Children Check
- First Aid Certificate
Why You'll Love Working Here
In addition to joining a professional and dynamic team, you will work in a supportive and positive environment with staff that live by HelpingMinds' values and have a strong focus on community needs. We understand the importance of health and wellbeing and offer an employee wellness program.
Remuneration
- $1.01 per km for required travel in your own vehicle during work hours
- $37.66 to $38.84 per hour for permanent part and full time (depending on experience)
- $37.66 to $38.84 per hour plus 25% casual loading for casual (depending on experience)
- Generous superannuation
- Starting at an additional 1% above superannuation guarantee. Employer superannuation contribution increases based on length of employment in accordance with the HelpingMinds Staff Agreement.
Additional benefits include:
- Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 to increase your take-home pay
- 5 weeks annual leave p.a., increasing to 6 weeks after 3 years of service
- 2 extra wellness days p.a., increasing to 3 days after 3 years of service
- A robust Workplace Wellbeing Program
- Generous superannuation - 13%, increasing to 14% after 1 year of service
- Professional development and support around additional training
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program free confidential counselling
- A supportive, flexible work environment with multiple locations and opportunities within
- Regular mentoring & support provided by experienced Team Facilitators
Helping Minds Limited is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQIA, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience of mental health issues and of supporting family members with mental health issues
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Support Worker (Mental Health) in Perth employer: HelpingMinds
Helping Minds is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and growth of its employees while making a significant impact in the community. With a supportive, family-like culture and flexible working arrangements, team members are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work and contribute meaningfully to the lives of those affected by mental health challenges. The organisation offers generous benefits, including salary packaging, additional leave, and professional development opportunities, ensuring that employees thrive both personally and professionally.
