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Job Title	Mental Health and Disability Support Worker
Position Description	At Nextt, for more than 20 years we have been making a difference by supporting people with disability and/or mental health challenges to achieve their goals and to live an independent life. We employ over 1800 staff and services across NSW, VIC, QLD and SA, we provide quality, person-centred support to more than 1500 clients each year. Join our team and support our clients to get more out of life! The Role: Nextt has exciting opportunities for Mental Health Support Worker with extensive knowledge in Schizophrenia, ABI, depression and other mental health issues, cerebral palsy across various Eastern and South Eastern suburbs in Melbourne including: Sandringham Clayton Mount Waverley Bayswater Endeavour Hills Mount Evelyn Highett Chirnside Park Glen Iris There is an emphasis on Skill and Capacity Building to encourage independence and confidence. Shifts include; Skills of daily living such as self care activities Skills of developing community activities Provide support with trauma, anxiety and build confidence in community & social engagement 1:1 Community assess to provide experiences to improve social skills and confidence Manual Handling tasks, using of hoist, sling and wheelchair Collaboration and a creative approach are encouraged so that participants reach their goals and workers have the opportunity to contribute to the development of programs.. The participant group includes all ages, diverse culture, CALD background, LGBTIQ+, diverse genders and circumstances so new workers can grow and learn. The hours of work vary (minimum 2 hours) and include weekday shifts, evening and weekend shifts. Penalty rates apply on weekends, Public Holidays, after 8pm and after 12 pm. This is an opportunity to work with other professionals, learn and advance your career. Essential Criteria: A minimum of Cert IV in Mental Health/Disability/Community Services or above with minimum of 1-2 years of industry experience Current First Aid and CPR Certificate Knowledge in Complex Mental Health, Social anxiety, Mood affective disorders, Schizophrenia, Challenging physical and verbal aggression & behaviours, Trauma, Paranoia Depression and other Mental Health issues and Intellectual Disability, ASD, cerebral palsy Manual Handling NDIS Worker Screening Check Working with Children Check Valid Full drivers licence and reliable transport Passion and commitment to provide services for those with a disability or mental illness Mobile phone with internet access The right to work in Australia Able to provide 100 points of ID Other Desirable Criteria (not essential): Mental Health First Aid Suicidal Awareness Training PTSD/OCD experience Ethical Response Please apply immediately or send through an up to date CV to mmadadi@nextt.com.au. NOTE: only suitable candidates will be contacted
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Job Title

Mental Health and Disability Support Worker

Position Description

At Nextt, for more than 20 years we have been making a difference by supporting people with disability and/or mental health challenges to achieve their goals and to live an independent life.

We employ over 1800 staff and services across NSW, VIC, QLD and SA, we provide quality, person-centred support to more than 1500 clients each year.

Join our team and support our clients to get more out of life!

The Role:

Nextt has exciting opportunities for Mental Health Support Worker with extensive knowledge in Schizophrenia, ABI, depression and other mental health issues, cerebral palsy across various Eastern and South Eastern suburbs in Melbourne including:

Sandringham
Clayton
Mount Waverley
Bayswater
Endeavour Hills
Mount Evelyn
Highett
Chirnside Park
Glen Iris

There is an emphasis on Skill and Capacity Building to encourage independence and confidence.

Shifts include;

Skills of daily living such as self care activities
Skills of developing community activities
Provide support with trauma, anxiety and build confidence in community & social engagement
1:1 Community assess to provide experiences to improve social skills and confidence
Manual Handling tasks, using of hoist, sling and wheelchair

Collaboration and a creative approach are encouraged so that participants reach their goals and workers have the opportunity to contribute to the development of programs.. The participant group includes all ages, diverse culture, CALD background, LGBTIQ+, diverse genders and circumstances so new workers can grow and learn. The hours of work vary (minimum 2 hours) and include weekday shifts, evening and weekend shifts. Penalty rates apply on weekends, Public Holidays, after 8pm and after 12 pm. This is an opportunity to work with other professionals, learn and advance your career.

Essential Criteria:

A minimum of Cert IV in Mental Health/Disability/Community Services or above with minimum of 1-2 years of industry experience
Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
Knowledge in Complex Mental Health, Social anxiety, Mood affective disorders, Schizophrenia, Challenging physical and verbal aggression & behaviours, Trauma, Paranoia Depression and other Mental Health issues and Intellectual Disability, ASD, cerebral palsy
Manual Handling
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Working with Children Check
Valid Full drivers licence and reliable transport
Passion and commitment to provide services for those with a disability or mental illness
Mobile phone with internet access
The right to work in Australia
Able to provide 100 points of ID

Other Desirable Criteria (not essential):

Mental Health First Aid
Suicidal Awareness Training
PTSD/OCD experience
Ethical Response

Please apply immediately or send through an up to date CV to mmadadi@nextt.com.au. NOTE: only suitable candidates will be contacted

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