Local role | Regional applicants welcome | Permanent
part-time
About the Role
We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic Disability/Mental
Health Support Mentors with a passion for helping people. Previous experience
supporting people with complex support needs is highly desirable.
The ideal mentor will be friendly, fun and engaging,
building a therapeutic relationship to successfully assist our clients with a
range of disability-related supports.
Location, Point of Hire and Travel
This position is based in Regional, Western Australia
(Kununurra, Broome, Geraldton, Karratha). Each region is the designated point of hire:
all rostered duties commence and conclude in the designated region, and
remuneration and rostering are structured on that basis.
We warmly welcome applications from candidates who currently
reside in Kununurra and the East Kimberley, Kununurra, Broome, Geraldton,
Karratha, as well as from candidates elsewhere in regional WA and interstate
who are willing to work in Regional WA on a block-roster basis.
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Local candidates will work a rotating roster across our 24/7 service
(including active night shifts, weekends and public holidays).
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Non-local
candidates intended to be engaged on a 1 week on / 1 week off block
roster. Travel to and from each regional hub at the start and end of each swing is
self-managed and at the employee’s own expense. This consideration of this
cost is identified in the overall renumeration arrangement.
Before applying, candidates who do not reside locally should
satisfy themselves of their ability to reliably present for rostered duties in
the successful location for the duration of each roster cycle. Candidates considering
permanent relocation are encouraged to apply and to raise this
during the recruitment process.
As a live in support model, accommodation is provided by the
employer during rostered shift times. Casual and Permanent Part Time positions
are available.
Benefits
- An
attractive salary, with block-roster (week on / week off) arrangements
available for non-local staff
- Working in some of Australia’s most beautiful natural environments
- We
are a growing, innovative organisation that champions the work our people
do — regular employee recognition awards and incentives
- An
opportunity to work for an organisation that invests in the quality of its
services through the development and training of its employees. With a
commitment to continuous improvement, ISA provides a range of education
and training opportunities in a supportive and collaborative team
environment
- The
role will be permanent part-time for the right candidates
Key Responsibilities
- Follow
person-centred support plans to ensure client safety and wellbeing are at
the centre of everything you do
- Provide
support and assistance with daily living tasks, which includes
prompting/medication administration
- Maintain
a high level of progress note-taking and record-keeping
- Maintain
a high level of integrity and regard for professional boundaries,
confidentiality and dignity in the delivery of support
- Build
and maintain positive relationships with the client and their wider
support networks
Skills & Experience
- You
must have an NDIS Worker Screening Check, or be willing to obtain one at
your own expense
- Previous
experience working with and supporting people with complex intellectual
disabilities and behaviours
- Experience
working in regional and remote locations, or the confidence and resilience
to do so
- Cultural
competence in supporting people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres
Strait Islander
- Australian
Driver’s Licence
- A
minimum of Certificate III in Disability / Community Services or relevant
industry or lived experience
- Current
First Aid Certificate (including CPR)
- Successful
candidates will be required to clear all relevant probity clearances,
which include a Working With Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening
Check
- Non-local
candidates: capacity to reliably travel to and from Kununurra for each
rostered swing at your own arrangement and expense
About the Organisation
Innovative Support Australia (ISA) is a Disability Service
Provider with a focus on providing bespoke support to achieve the best possible
outcomes for the people we support.
We support young people, adults and their families with
disabilities and mental health conditions. We take a creative and collaborative
approach to building resilience and the capacity to live independent and
inclusive lives.
As the name suggests, we are innovative and are seeking
other out-of-the-box thinkers to join our growing team of dedicated support
staff.
We are seeking experienced support workers with a strong
focus on managing verbal and physical aggression and advanced de-escalation
skills. Comprehensive training will be provided to all successful candidates,
with the opportunity to professionally develop your career.
It is essential that candidates can work flexibly across a
24/7 roster, noting we aim to provide consistency in client and location as
best we can. This includes active night shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged
to apply. We particularly welcome applications from people already living in,
or connected to, the East Kimberley community.
