About the Organisation
Almost half of Australian adults will experience a mental health illness at some point in their life. You can make a meaningful difference to the Australian community by joining the Life Without Barriers team. Our mental health teams provide client-led, recovery-orientated mental health support, creating positive change in such a vital industry.
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers. Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply
About the role
We are looking for a Community Support Worker to join our Individualised Community Living Strategy (ICLS) program providing outreach support to a person accessing the service in the Broome area. Shifts available Monday-Saturday (mornings).
The service is for clients with a mental health diagnosis who are eligible for housing support. The role of the Community Support Worker is to help the client access their local services and maximise their recovery success while living in the community.
Key Responsibilities
Support the consumer to increase their ability to fully participate in their ongoing clinical and psycho-social support needs
Assist consumers to develop their skills to self-manage their lifestyle and well-being
Develop and maintain formal and effective partnerships with specialist mental health services
Work to consumers individualised plans and track progress in line with funding requirements
Administration and record keeping
Skills & Experience
Certificate in Mental Health or relevant Health Services (preferred)
Demonstrated experience working with people with mental illness or psycho-social disability
Passionate about client outcomes and mental health advocacy
High computer literacy and administration skills
Ability to work autonomously
Current Provide First Aid Certificate
Current valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check.
Benefits
Opportunity to work for one of Australia’s largest social purpose organisations
Training and career development opportunities
Salary packaging benefits
How to ApplyPlease include your resume and cover letter in one document. Click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any inquiries or assistance with adjustments, please contact recruitment@lwb.org.au.
Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.
Apply without delay, applications will be reviewed daily.