Disability Support Workers – Complex Mental Health Support (Urgent Start)
Core
Delivering person-centred, trauma-informed support to a female participant with Schizoaffective Disorder, focusing on emotional regulation, daily routines, and life skills.
Role type
Disability support worker (complex mental health)
Builds
Support plans and daily living structures for individuals with psychosocial disabilities
Domain
Mental health / Psychosocial disability
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, emotional regulation support, behaviour support strategies, de-escalation, progress documentation, incident reporting
Preferred skills
Calm demeanor, emotional resilience, strong observation skills
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Delivering person-centred, trauma-informed support; Supporting emotional regulation and mental wellbeing; Assisting with daily routines, structure, and life skills; Monitoring mental health changes and following support plans; Implementing behaviour support and de-escalation strategies; Maintaining professional boundaries and consistency; Accurate progress notes and incident reporting