This position specialises in supporting adults with a psychosocial disability who have NDIS plans.
Helping Minds
Helping Minds is a highly regarded carer support and mental health services organisation that’s been making a difference for 50 years. Each year, our compassionate team supports more than 10,000 people across WA to feel heard, supported, and empowered. We are a value-driven organisation that encompasses the values of Hope, Collaboration, Trust, Integrity, and Respect to provide quality service. We welcome your individuality, your ideas, your passion, and your drive. Our people focused culture and flexible approach will help you to succeed both professionally and personally.
The Position
As a Support Worker with Helping Minds, you’ll play a vital role in empowering participants to achieve greater independence, confidence, and control over their lives—helping them reach the goals outlined in their individualised NDIS plans.
What could supports look like?
This is a community-based outreach role, which means you’ll be working directly in participants’ homes and out in the community, including providing transport and accompanying them to various appointments, activities, and social events.
About You
While relevant experience is preferred, it is not mandatory as training will be provided. This position requires note taking and documentation, experience with Microsoft and databases is required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Successful applicants must have the following or be willing to obtain prior to commencement:
Why You’ll Love Working Here
In addition to joining a professional and dynamic team, you will work in a supportive and positive environment with staff that live by Helping Minds values and have a strong focus on community needs. We understand the importance of health and wellbeing and offer an employee wellness program.
Remuneration:
Additional benefits include:
Apply Now
To apply for this position and take the next steps towards a rewarding career with Helping Minds, please submit a resume and cover letter to recruitment@helpingminds.org.au.
For more information, contact the Recruitment team on 08 9427 7100 or email recruitment@helpingminds.org.au
Helping Minds Limited is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQIA, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience of mental health issues and of supporting family members with mental health issues
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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