The Place For Belonging provides both daily supports and STA/Respite to carers and participants. We are looking for experienced mental health disability support workers to help support our clients on the north side of Brisbane in the Moreton Bay region.

Short and long shifts (12 & 24 Hrs), sleepovers and weekend work are available.

ABOUT US

At The Place For Belonging, we are a small, tight-knit, supportive team that know each other and our participants by their name, not their number. We offer a highly personalised, fun, friendly and flexible approach to daily supports, STA/Respite and Emergency Care, delivering services uniquely tailored to shape and improve the lives of those who stay with us and their family.

We focus on delivering a personal approach to shape and improve our participants’ lives, creating an environment that helps them achieve everything from the little things in their daily life to the wonderous moments that inspire and help them realise their potential.

THE ROLE

As a Disability Support Worker, you will undertake a range of activities such as:

• Individual activities including supported shopping, medical appointments, together with sporting and recreational activities including fishing and 4wding, social activities, horse riding, painting and all sorts of other fun;
• Assistance with personal activities and daily tasks such as personal care, dressing, medication, cooking meals and domestic duties;

• Supporting participants with sometimes complex and/or challenging mental health needs; and
• Writing progress notes and shift reports documenting the activities, challenges and achievements of the day.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for vibrant and caring, people-focused individuals who will shape and improve the lives of our participants. We regularly engage in outdoor and community activities such as Australia Zoo, Aussie World, Mooloolaba Sea Life, Horse Riding, Fishing and Hiking as well as indoor activities like artwork, cooking, board games, and electronics; so to do well in this role, you will have:

• Positive attitude with high energy levels and the ability to have fun with Participants, tempered with strength and adaptability to deal calmly with challenging situations and complex behaviours with a rational approach;
• Ability to work as part of a team to support Participants achieve their goals;
• Exceptional listening and communication skills, with the ability to recognise and interpret non-verbal cues; and
• A genuine interest in mental health and the disability sector.

You must have:

• Experience supporting participants with mental health conditions such as ADD, ADHD, OCD, Autism, PTSD, Bipolar and Schizophrenia
• A minimum of a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or other community service qualifications or experience within the industry (e.g. disability, mental health, community services or youth work etc.);
• Blue card and Yellow card;
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to gain);
• Drivers licence;
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation module; and
• Vaccination against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination will be required prior to commencing.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A great supportive environment
• Regular individual (personal development) and team meetings
• Ongoing training to build your professional practice
• Welcoming STA/Respite homes that are beautifully decorated and comfortably furnished
• Onsite Company Cars

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are interested in and suitable for this role.