At Optimising Abilities, we believe every person deserves to live safely, independently, and on their own terms – especially those navigating mental health challenges. We're on a mission to inspire limitless possibilities by crafting meaningful connections that empower NDIS participants to thrive.
With high demand in the Northern Gold Coast area, we're seeking compassionate, experienced Mental Health Support Workers to join our small, dedicated team. Together, we optimise abilities!
Why Optimising Abilities?
* Person-centred matching: We build consistent, small teams around your strengths, shared values, and the unique needs of participants with psychosocial disabilities, dual diagnoses, or complex mental health histories.
* Clinical governance built-in: Oversight from our Behaviour Practitioners and Nurses ensures safe, effective supports aligned with PBS plans and NDIS standards.
* Goal-driven impact: Track progress with data-informed plans, role-modelling skills, and fading supports as independence grows.
* Flexible, rewarding rosters: Casual and part-time shifts (days, evenings, sleepovers, inactive overnights) in home, SIL, or community settings – designed around your life.
* Support that feels like family: ZERO tolerance for neglect, unkindness, or unsafe care.
What You'll Do
Walk alongside participants to build trust, promote wellbeing, and unlock their potential:
* Deliver tailored daily living supports: personal care, routines, medication prompts, community participation, and life skills.
* Support mental health needs: de-escalation, emotional wellbeing, coping strategies, and alignment with Behaviour Support Plans.
* Facilitate SIL or in-home arrangements for adults with psychosocial disabilities, trauma, or high-intensity requirements.
* Foster genuine connections through empathetic listening, cultural respect, and positive risk-taking.
* Document shifts clearly, escalate incidents per NDIS protocols, and collaborate with families, guardians, and clinicians.
Who We're Looking For
You're a grounded, resilient professional ready to make a real difference:
* Proven experience (12+ months) supporting mental health/psychosocial disabilities in NDIS or community settings – complex behaviours, dual diagnoses, or crisis intervention a must.
* Cert III (or higher) in Individual Support, Mental Health, or related field.
* NDIS Worker Screening Check, Blue Card (Working with Children), First Aid/CPR, and full driver's licence.
* Reliable and Safe Car for Participant transport with comprehensive insurance
* Empathetic communicator with manual handling skills, who thrives in dynamic environments.
* Passion for person-centred care, compassion, and inclusivity – lived experience welcome.
Ready to empower lives and grow with us?
Apply now! Send your resume and a cover letter sharing your mental health experience to admin@optimisingabilities.com.au or call 2812 2392
Let's inspire limitless futures full of possibilities together – your journey with us starts here!
Optimising Abilities Pty Ltd | NDIS Registered Provider | Inspiring Limitless Possibilities
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $33.00 – $38.00 per hour
Education:
* Certificate I - IV (Required)
Experience:
* Disability Support : 1 year (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Working with Children Check (Required)
* Working with Vulnerable People Registration (Preferred)
* Full Driver Licence (Preferred)
* First Aid Certification (Preferred)
* CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
* Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person