Mental Health Support Workers - SIL Home

About Us
  
Danny Met Sally is a National Premium Disability Service Provider with a difference. We are the fastest growing disability service provider in Australia, let us tell you why. The philosophy that drives our organisational purpose is to support every client, staff member, their extended family, and everyone who comes into contact with DMS with the highest level of care, commitment, respect, and support that you would expect to be given to your family (Danny) or close friends (Sally).

Our purpose at Danny Met Sally is to set the benchmark standard of services provided for the disability community. We need the right team in place to help us achieve that - our Support Workers are a crucial part of this team and purpose.

To find out more about our story, visit: dannymetsally.com.au.
 
About the Role

Due to our rapid growth, we are looking for a vibrant and motivated team of individuals to join our journey in raising the standard of care provided to people living with a disability.
  
*Full Time, Permanent Part-Time, and Causal roles available*

This role will be working at a Danny Met Sally SIL Home, supporting a participant with ADL’s, including personal care, implementing behaviour support Plans, managing challenging behaviours, medication administration, community access, meal preparation, and domestic assistance.
  
Opportunities are available for Team Leaders, Key Workers, and Support Staff. Consistent and ongoing hours will be available across a 24x7 roster. Due to the participants complex trauma background, Female workers are required to support them.

About You

• Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting mental health diagnoses
• Experience working with clients who have complex behaviours of concern
• Relevant Tertiary Qualification (Mental Health related qualification desirable)
• Knowledge of Behaviour support plans and Restrictive Practices
• Medication Administration Certificate or willing to obtain
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Driver’s License & own car with comprehensive insurance
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Flexible availability & commitment to an ongoing roster of support

Why Join Danny Met Sally?

We are seeking support workers whose values align with ours and want to help take part in raising the standard of care provided to people living with a disability.

Our support workers are a valued and integral part of our purpose, that are rewarded for their hard work and dedication through our employment benefits:
 

• Paid Casual Leave
  Accrue up to 2 weeks of casual leave and use it for sick leave, mental health leave, or holidays.
• Professional Development & Training Opportunities 
  Become an active Danny Met Sally Staff Member and gain free access to courses such as Diabetes Training, Stoma Care, Catheter Care, Peg Feeding, Epilepsy & Seizure Management etc.
• Support from our team & wellbeing initiatives
  As rewarding as being a support worker is, some days are tough. Our team is here for you! All Danny Met Sally team members have full access to our Employee Assistance Program, Lifeworks.
• Career Progression 
  We have support workers with incredible career journeys. From support workers to team leaders and onto full-time contracts managing our SIL Homes.  

If you meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please apply directly to the advert.

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