We are seeking MALE Support Mentors to join our fantastic team in supporting our Male Clients who live in the Northern Suburbs of Perth .
Our Support Workers are called Support Mentors as your role is to mentor our clients living with a disability to go about their daily lives the way they want, by giving them support they need, when they need it. Our clients have diverse, complex needs, and require high levels of reliability and resilience. Your support and mentoring can have a meaningful impact on their lives.
ABOUT YOU - please read this, it is important!
You have experience / adaptability in the following:
• Complex disability needs and the ability to work within a justice interface working within a justice interface
• Experience dealing with verbal aggression and signs of threatening behaviours that could lead to physical aggression
• Knowledge of redirection and de-escalation
• You communicate well and build rapport on common interests
• Available and willing to do awake night shifts; days; or sleeps
You will need to be:
• Resilient and confident
• Mature and have the ability to think on your feet and put practical solutions in place
• You are experienced in putting professional boundaries in place with empathy and respect
• You are supportive and have strong communication skills
We will provide you a supportive environment and training to succeed in your role.
Please note your application must include a cover letter addressing the following:
- Your availability (please clearly advise your availability to support our clients)
- Your location (this helps us ensure we roster your correctly)
- Hobbies (please tell us about you, we love to hear your interests)
- Why you think you would be best suited for this role (fit is very important to us and our clients)
- Sex (due to the nature of care required only Male applicants will be accepted at this time)
Successful applicants must have the following:
- NDIS Worker Screening check, or be willing to obtain at your expense
- WWCC, or be willing to obtain at your expense.
- Full Australian Drivers Licence and Comprehensively Insured Car
- Current First Aid Certificate (Including CPR)
- Good English language skills for both verbal and written communication
- Attention to detail to follow documented plans and for reporting/record-keeping
- An ability to develop positive relationships whilst maintaining strong professional boundaries
- Ability to show initiative, think on your feet and have solution-based thinking, working in a team environment and fulfill domestic duties
- Previous experience working with and supporting people with complex disabilities and behaviours is advantageous but not essential
A bit about us:
Innovative Support Australia (ISA) is a Disability Service Provider with a focus on providing bespoke support to clients to achieve the best possible outcomes. We support young people, adults with disabilities and mental health conditions and engage with their families to ensure inclusion and transparency. We take a creative and collaborative approach to building resilience and the capacity to live independent and inclusive lives.
What’s in it for you:
- An attractive hourly rate based on experience as per the SCHADS Award
- Regular employee recognition awards and incentives - we are a growing, innovative organisation that champions the work our people do
- 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
- This casual role could lead to a permanent part-time position for the right candidates
Innovative Support Australia is a national organisation committed to providing dedicated, bespoke disability support services. We strive to ensure high levels of attention to detail when providing capacity-building supports.
