Disability/Mental Health Support Worker – Brisbane/Beenleigh

Job Location: Brisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs
Employer: Blue Marble Health Services
$32.29 – $71.03 per hour

Blue Marble Health Services needs YOU (yes, you!)

So, who is Blue Marble? We are glad you asked!

Blue Marble Health Services is a boutique Registered NDIS service provider. We are a private Gold Coast based company servicing the Brisbane and Gold Coast regions.
We are recruiting multiple casual staff to service Brisbane, Beenleigh, and the Gold Coast. Shifts are available 7 days per week including overnight shifts.

At Blue Marble, we support people with disabilities to live great lives. It is the reason we exist – after all, why should anyone have to settle for anything less? 

We provide in home care and community access services to clients with a disability and/or complex mental health diagnosis who live independently or in supported accommodation settings. 
We support clients 24/7 – this includes weekday, evening, weekend work, sleepover and/or active night shifts. 

We are after likeminded people who have values similar to us. There is no specific ‘mould’, we need a team that is as diverse as our participants.

There are, however, a few boxes you will need to tick:

• Willingness to work shift work, regular sleepovers, weekends and public and/or school holidays with significant availability
• Clear communication skills
• The ability to write accurate and detailed shift reports including progress notes and incident reports
• Willingness to engage clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Have a strong sense of accountability and confidentiality
• Smart Phone with internet access
• Rights to work in Australia
• The ability to work independently and maintain professional boundaries in line with the code of conduct.
• Completed a Certificate lll in Disability, Individual support, Aged Care or in similar disciplinary
• Hold a QLD driver’s license and own a reliable, registered and insured vehicle (must be comprehensive insurance).
• Yellow Card/NDIS Worker Screening
• Current First Aid & CPR certificate
• Blue Card Preferred.
• Preferred: academic or professional experience in mental health
• Preferred: experience working in a highly dynamic and challenging setting and proven ability to adapt well to change.

This position requires a long term commitment – not short term.

What we’ll need you to do

Your role may include, but will not be limited to:

• Personal Care: Provide assistance/standby assistance with daily self-care, such as bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, getting in and out of bed, moving around the house and/or medication prompting.
• Mental Health Care – supporting participants with dual diagnosis within their home and in the community
• Domestic Assistance: Provide assistance with domestic chores, including assistance with light cleaning, dishwashing and/or laundry.
• Transport: To assists clients to/from appointments, assistance with getting in and out of vehicle and/or social activities
• Social Support: In home or outside the home to access community facilities. This service generally aims to maintain a client’s community connection and fulfil the need for social interaction;
• Meal preparation: This may include assistance to write a shopping list, food prep and cooking.

Be reliable, punctual and caring. These are some of the most important attributes you could bring to this industry. 

Benefits:

• Flexible work-life balance
• Opportunity to increase income through extra hours, overnight shifts and weekend work
• A fun and supportive working environment
• Start your career with us and have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience in this industry.
• small family run business who will support you along the way
• Access to our staff portal where you can view your roster, sign on/off, complete shift notes, add your availabilities and access client information.
• Adhoc and regular supervision support.
• Opportunities for further training & skill development

 

Pays are in line with the Social, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award. Hourly rate + Penalties + Superannuation + Km’s while transporting a client.

All successful candidates will be required to complete the NDIS worker orientation module before commencement of work.

Apply now with Resume and Cover Letter.

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