Disability Support Worker (Mental Health) - Penrith

Aligned Is seeking positive and strong role models/support staff to work flexibly alongside people who have a disability or mental health issue and may be experiencing social isolation. We are looking for vibrant and intuitive Mentors who believe EVERYONE can participate in and be connected to their community. Aligned is a dynamic and growing organization that provides mentors with ongoing personal/career development opportunities and training.

Responsibilities of a Mentor:

The key responsibility of a Mentor is to work directly with individuals supporting them to achieve their goals.

This may include:

Supporting individuals to gain independence in everyday life and learn new skills

Connecting individuals with recreational, sporting or community groups

Supporting individuals to use public transport

To find and keep a job in open employment

Collaborating with key people in an individual's life, including family members, employers or other support services to achieve the best outcomes

Role model and advocate for people living with disability in the community

Participate in peer support meetings

Required Attributes:

Minimum Certificate III in Community services/ individual support or similar

Minimum 1 year experience in a Disability support role

Trauma Informed Knowledge/Training

Experience in continence care

Experience with challenging behaviors

Experience supporting individuals with Mental health

Creativity and outside-the-box thinking

Desirable Attributes:

Previous experience working with NDIS participant's.

Previous experience working in a group home.

Working alongside marginalized groups

Youth work

Teaching or Counselling/Behavior Support

If you would like to find out more about our organization and the work we do, please visit our website

If you wish to apply for this position, please attach your resume. A cover letter would be great but is not essential to your application.

We strongly encourage applications from people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people, and LGBTQIA+ people. We welcome and value your lived experience and knowledge. If you are comfortable doing so, please let us know in your cover letter if this applies to you. We are currently taking action to dismantle barriers to internal inclusion in order to continually build a more supportive workplace culture. If you would like more information about what we've been working on, please don't hesitate to contact us. If you wish to apply for this role and require further options to make your application, please feel free to call us directly.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Salary: $33 to $36

Summary of role requirements:

Looking for candidates available to work:

Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening

Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening

Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening

Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening

Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening

Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening

Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening

1 year of relevant work experience required for this role

Working rights required for this role

Expected start date for role: 17 May 2024

Expected salary: $32 - $35 per month

Casual/Temporary