Mental Health Support Worker - Parramatta
Job description
About BRC
BRC are a leading Health and Social Care recruitment agency based in Sydney. At BRC, we believe in honesty, openness & integrity which allow us to discover a personally tailored solution fulfilling each and every client need. We are committed to providing the right candidate to the right client at the right time.
About the role
This role is based around providing support to adults with mental health issues living within a shared accommodation service. The successful applicant will be responsible for aspects of the clients daily living routine which can range from personal care and domestic assistance to community access and social support which will require the following:
* Supporting clients to make decisions and have choices
* Supporting clients to identify and achieve goals
* Promoting independence and independent living skills among clients
* Assisting with appointments and transport needs
* Engaging clients within their communities
* Assisting with any personal care necessary
* Administering medication
Requirements
To be successful in this role you must have the following:
* 3+ months paid experience in a similar setting
* Minimum cert IV in Mental Health or similar qualification in related field
* Valid Working with Children's Check
* Valid First Aid and CPR certificate
* Be willing to undergo a Police check
* A car with a valid NSW licence
* Mental health first aid and ASSIST training (desirable)
Benefits
* Flexible shifts to suit your schedule
* Base rate of $36.63 + Super
* Make a difference to the life of many individuals living with mental health issues

Job title: | Mental Health Support Worker - Parramatta |
Contract type: | Casual |
Location: | Sydney - CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs, Sydney - South West & M5 Corridor, Regional NSW - Richmond & Hawkesbury, Regional New South Wales, Sydney - Parramatta & Western Suburbs, Sydney - North Shore & Northern Beaches, Sydney, Sydney - Ryde & Macquarie Park, Australia, Sydney - Southern Suburbs & Sutherland Shire, Sydney - North West & Hills District |
Industry: | Community Services and Health |
Salary: | Negotiable |
Job start date: | ASAP |
Job expiry: | 2021-02-06 |
Reference: | 7296J2021124884_1609997776 |
Contact name: | BRC Recruitment |
Contact email: | Anna.Tiaiho@workpac.com |