ABOUT US

Well Creative Minds offers psychosocial/mental health support services for NDIS participants of all ages in Sydney, the Blue Mountains and surrounding areas. Well Creative Minds is a young, unique and evolving niche provider. Our Organisation continues to grow organically due to word of mouth as a result of the quality of people we attract on our team and the sought after niche services we provide. We are looking to expand our wonderful support team (both male and female) in Sydney, and Blue Mountains areas.

We provide a holistic and integrative client-focused approach different to many other larger providers. Our support workers receive ongoing peer support and supervision, as well as admin support. And due to increasing client demand, we are looking to expand our team to work with our participants who have a range of psychosocial disabilities, and/or mental health challenges from helping them engage in the community to helping them build their confidence and social skills.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We currently have immediate ongoing work available (up to 15 hours/week minimum) for a male support worker within the Western Sydney and Lower Blue Mountains area to start immediately with the potential to increase hours for the right candidate. Hours and days are flexible, however we do prioritise applicants who have a minimum of 15 hours/week available. To be successful for the interview stage, please ensure you read the entire job ad and follow the application instructions below, addressing all criteria.

While this role does not involve counselling or therapy-related work, WCM is still young and growing with opportunities for other roles in future and we are ideally looking for people who want to grow with the business. This starting position offered is suitable for someone with existing experience in the care industry or similar, is studying in a related area, or someone who is looking to add to their experience and further their skill set, working directly with people who have a range of mental health challenges and conditions.

Important: This position requires someone who has the flexibility to be available occasionally to work on short notice (when others are sick/away) and on flexible days, as well as maintain communication when not working with clients as it is a remote role, this is essential.

THE PERKS

• Starting rate is $40/hr weekdays plus super (rates increase weekends and public holidays)
• Regular hours with regular clients, including pay for last-minute client cancellations
• Opportunity to go part-time or full-time upon review after a minimum of 3 months
• Remuneration also includes travel time and km driven while supporting participants
• In-house support and opportunity for career progression and professional development
• Opportunity to progress through the business towards your chosen career outcomes
• Access to in-house support systems, as required e.g client debriefing
• Friendly, and approachable supportive team!
• Work remotely with work/life balance!
• Flexible hours/days offered and work independently

TYPICALLY THE ROLE INCLUDES

• Offering mentoring, companionship and social support in-home and in the community
• Helping clients stay organised and prioritise daily tasks
• Assisting clients and their families and working collaboratively with care-team
• Be a role model to participants (including children), help develop confidence, social skills etc.
• Transporting and accompanying clients to do errands (e.g shopping or appointments)
• Working individually with clients to assist and achieve therapeutic goals
• Using technology and software applications to check in and out of shifts/ shift notes

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE YOU MAY HAVE:

• Counselling or other Psychology / Mental Health-related qualification or currently studying in a similar field, or
• Previous professional and or lived experience working with people that have mental health conditions
• Work experience in the disability industry and/or other relevant field
• Please read and follow the application instructions to be considered

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Flexibility with reasonable availability
• Reliable and responsible
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Ability to use computers/mobile technologies
• Maturity, professional with caring nature
• Patience and compassionate nature to help others
  Has or willing to obtain the following documents:
• National Police Check
• Working With Children's Check
• Mandatory for all health workers to be fully vaccinated
• Driver’s License, own insurance and access to a reliable car.

To learn more about us or enquire, visit our website. 

Phone us on 0405 657 162 if you have any questions about the role.