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About the Role

We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic Disability/Mental Health Support Mentors with a passion for helping people. Previous experience supporting people with complex support needs highly desirable.

The ideal mentor will be friendly, fun and engaging to build a therapeutic relationship to successfully assist our clients with a range of disability-related supports.

It is expected that the successful candidates will be available and willing to work a set Fly in Fly out (FIFO) roster from Perth to Kununurra on a 1 week on 1 week off rotation.

We are seeking people who have experience with supporting people in regional and remote locations or confidence to do so.

Benefits
• An attractive salary for week on week off lifestyle
• We are a growing, innovative organisation that champions the work our people do – 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. With a commitment to continuous improvement, ISA provides a range of education and training opportunities in a supportive and collaborative team environment

Key Responsibilities
• Follow person-centred support plans to ensure client safety and wellbeing are at the centre of everything you do
• Provide support and assistance with daily living tasks which includes prompting/medication administration
• Maintain a high level of progress in note-taking and record-keeping
• Maintain a high level of integrity and regard for professional boundaries, confidentiality and dignity in the delivery of support
• Build and Maintain positive relationships with the client and their wider support networks.

Skills & Experience
• You must have an NDIS Worker Screening check, or be willing to obtain it at your expense.
• Previous experience working with and supporting people with complex intellectual disabilities and behaviours
• Experience in working in regional and remote locations
• Culturally competent in supporting people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• Australian Drivers Licence
• A minimum of certificate III in Disability / Community Services or relevant industry or lived experience
• Current First Aid Certificate (Including CPR)
• Successful candidates will be required to clear all relevant probity clearances which include a Working With Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check

About us

Innovative Support Services Pty Ltd 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 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 seeking experienced support workers with a strong focus on verbal and physical aggression and advanced de-escalation skills, comprehensive training will be provided to all applicants, with the opportunity to professionally develop your career.

It is essential that candidates can work flexibly across a 24/7 roster, noting we aim to provide consistency in client and location as best we can. This includes active night shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Salary $75,000 - $80,000 + superannuation