Support Worker - Mental Health - South West

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• IMMEDIATE START!
• Experienced Support Worker needed with Mental Health Background
• Location South-West Sydney and Surrounding

Global Disability & Health Care Services is a leading Recruitment agency offering work to experienced Disability Care Workers. We have work in a variety of Sydney suburbs but in particular we have a need for staff at South West of Sydney - HIinchinbrook and surrounding suburbs. 

We require  staff with minimum 2 year experience caring for clients with Challenging Behaviours and Mental Health issues. Ideally Support worker with a youth work or corrections health background. PART training would also be advantageous.

You must also be available to take a variety of shifts including nights and weekends.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience in Disability work and Youth work

• Minimum 2 years disability experience

• Previous experience in behaviour support

• Current first aid certificate

• Must have a current Working with Children Check and National Police Check

• Must have current drivers licence

• Capacity to identify and manage risks to ensure safety for all.

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills and good command of the English language

DESIRABLE

• Certificate 3 or 4 in Disability
• Challenging Behaviour experience
• Youth work experience
• Medication Management Course
• Epilepsy & Emergency Medication experience
• Child protection training
• Knowledge of the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
• Knowledge of person centred planning and active support

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Excellent rates of pay - paid weekly
• Ability to work close to home
• Shifts to suit your life-style

Please email your resume to: [email protected]

NOTE: Due to the large volume of applicants, only those successful for interview will be contacted.