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Mental Health Support Worker
Join Our Team as a Mental Health Support Worker at YTLC Group
Position: Casual, $41 per hour + superannuation
Autonomy: High level of independence, no fixed office location
Purpose: Support individuals with psychosocial disabilities under the NDIS.
About YTLC Group:
YTLC Group is a dynamic community mental health organization dedicated to providing compassionate services through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). We connect NDIS participants with skilled mental health support workers who meet clients in their homes and communities to help them achieve their goals and enhance their quality of life.
At YTLC Group, we value our staff, offering compensation well above award rates to attract the best talent. Our rate is $41 per hour plus super, with additional penalty rates for weekends and public holidays.
About the Position:
When you join YTLC Group, you’ll be matched with clients in your area based on service requests. You and your clients will create a schedule that works for both of you, usually one to two appointments per week. You will have the flexibility to manage your own time and build a stable weekly routine, with regular, ongoing hours.
It may take a few weeks to reach your desired number of hours, but our goal is to help you achieve your target workload within three weeks of starting. You’ll be working with clients for a set number of hours each week, helping them live independently and confidently.
Your Role Might Include:
- Meeting clients in their homes for support and conversations.
- Assisting with daily tasks such as grocery shopping or attending appointments.
- Accompanying clients for walks in the park or community activities.
- Supporting personal administration tasks like bill payments or housing searches.
- Helping clients navigate social situations or improve physical health.
- Assisting with home tasks such as gardening or light cleaning.
- You’ll work independently, supported by a dedicated supervisor to guide you through any challenges.
About You:
- Strong interpersonal skills and comfort in meeting new people.
- Prior experience in mental health or community roles is preferred.
- If you don’t have direct experience, explain how your life or professional experience prepares you for this role.
- Looking for a consistent schedule of at least 10 hours per week, with most work occurring weekdays during standard hours (9-5).
- Able to manage your own roster and work independently.
- Willing to commit to at least 12 months in the role, ensuring consistency for clients.
- Confident with basic office technology and have your own phone and computer.
- Access to a car and a current driver’s license (transporting clients is required, with reimbursement for mileage).
Highly Desirable but Not Essential:
Relevant training or education, such as a Certificate IV in Mental Health
Lived experience with mental health.
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to make a difference, please email your application to: info@ytlcgroup.com.au
Kindly include your full name and suburb in the subject line.
Please attach the following:
- A current CV.
- A document answering these questions:
- Full name
- Home suburb
- Phone number
- The best time to call
- Personal email address
- How many hours per week you’d like to work
- When you’re available to start work
- Why you’d like to work as a mental health support worker (200-400 words)
- A summary of your relevant experience, education, and skills (200-400 words)
Employer Questions:
- Do you have a current Australian driver’s license?
- Do you own or have regular access to a car?
- Do you have worker screening, WWCC/a recent police check, NDIS Workers Orientation module, and the right to work in Australia?
Apply today and start making a positive impact in the lives of others with YTLC Group!