**About The Nextt Group**
Nextt is one of Australia's largest NDIS providers, employing over 1800 staff and providing services to over 1500 people across NSW, QLD, SA and VIC.
**The Opportunity**
Nextt has immediate opportunities in our SIL located in **Bray Park **for **Mental Health Disability Support Workers**. We are looking for mental health, attendant care, and disability support workers for a wide variety of services; including community access, activities of daily living and supported independent living.
**About you**
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A passion for supporting people to reach their goals
- Compassion for people with disability and/or mental illness
- Professional or lived experience supporting someone with a disability
- A minimum of Cert III in Mental Health/Disability/Community Services/Individual Support/Nursing or higher
**The role may involve**
- Assistance with community access and recreational activities
- Personal care (showering, toileting, and hygiene assistance)
- Behavioural and Mental Health Support
- Light domestic duties such as meal preparation and cleaning
- Manual handling and the use of wheelchairs & hoists
- Transportation and social engagement
**What do we offer**
- Be part of a purpose driven organisation supporting people with disability and/or mental health challenges to achieve their goals and to get more out of life
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- Work close to home
- Learning and development opportunities
- Career progression opportunities
**Essential Criteria**
- The legal right to work in Australia
- Yellow Card (NDIS Worker Screening Check)
- Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
- Valid Australian Driver licence with reliable transport
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Proof of Covid-19 vaccination
**Job Type**: Casual
**Salary**: $30.95 - $60.00 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Flexible hours
Supplemental pay types:
- Penalty rates
Application Question(s):
- How many years experience in mental health do you have?
- What days and times are you available to work?
- Do you have a valid Yellow Card/NDIS Worker Screening check?
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid and CPR Certification (required)
- Blue Card (required)
- Driver Licence (required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)