Support Mentor - Ellenbrook

We are seeking female Disability Support Workers to join our fantastic team in Ellenbrook.

Your role is to support our clients living with a disability to go about their daily lives the way they want, by giving them support they need, when they need it. Working with our clients, who have diverse and complex needs, requires high levels of reliability and resilience. Your support and mentoring can have a meaningful impact on their lives. However, there will be challenging days due to behaviours and mental health issues. It's essential to have confidence and resilience to navigate these moments effectively.

You have a mature head on your shoulders, have confidence, resilience, and the ability to think on your feet, and put practical solutions in place. You are experienced in putting professional boundaries in place with empathy and respect. You are supportive and have strong communication skills.

Interested in working for a company that loves to do things differently and will provide you with the support and training to succeed in your role? Then we want to hear from you.

You have experience in working with people with complex and diverse needs such as:

Challenging and complex behaviours
Aggression and de-escalation
Complex polypharmacy and medication support
What’s in it for you

An attractive hourly rate based on experience as per the SCHADS Award
Regular employee recognition awards and incentives
An opportunity to work for an organisation that invests in the quality of its services through the development and training of its employees.
What we need from you:

Working rights status
Current Disability Screening (DHS or NDIS worker Screening)
Current Working with Children check
Current First Aid Certificate (including CPR)
Australian Drivers Licence and clean, roadworthy vehicle for transporting clients
Comprehensive Car insurance for business use
Good English language skills for both verbal and written communication
Attention to detail to follow documented plans and for reporting/record-keeping
An ability to develop positive relationship whilst maintaining strong professional boundaries
A bit about us

Innovative Support Australia (ISA) is a Disability Service Provider with a focus on providing bespoke support to achieve the best possible outcomes for the people we support. We support young people, adults and their families living with disabilities and mental health conditions. We take a creative and collaborative approach to building resilience and the capacity to live independent and inclusive lives. As the name suggests, we are innovative and are seeking other out-of-the-box thinkers to join our growing team of dedicated support staff. We are a growing, innovative organisation that champions the work our people do. With a commitment to continuous improvement, ISA provides a range of education and training opportunities in a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Successful candidates will be required to clear all relevant probity clearances.

If we think you may be a right fit for us, we will give you a call to do some pre-screening checks before inviting you in for an interview.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years' experience do you have as a Mentor?
Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
How many years' experience do you have as a High and Complex Needs Specialist?
Do you own or have regular access to a fully insured car?
Company Overview
Please visit https://www.isaust.com.au/ for more information