A mental health support worker plays a vital role in helping individuals and families overcome challenges.
The successful candidate will work with clients to identify their needs, develop strategies for improvement, and provide ongoing support.
This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.
About the Role
The Support Worker is at the forefront of client facing recovery support interventions.
They will have the ability to work with a range of clients and build and maintain professional relationships.
The Support Worker works closely with Support Coordinators and reports directly to the Service Lead.
The successful candidate will play an important role in improving the health and social wellbeing, quality of life of clients, maximising self-management, independence, participation in the community and housing.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver a range of support interventions within a developmental framework that enables clients to address their needs.
* Work collaboratively with the Support Coordinator by assisting with delivering activity based work and daily living supports such as taking clients to appointments.
Requirements
* Previous experience in a role focused on supporting clients mental health.
* Ability to engage with individuals within different levels of needs and build and maintain a professional relationship.
* Ability to work independently and contribute to the functioning of the team.
* Ability to model positive behaviours, emotional maturity, coping skills and resilience.
* Good interpersonal and effective communication skills.
* Strong administration skills and computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and client reporting system.
* Willingness and ability to work within and contribute to the vision, mission, core values and the guiding principles of the organisation.
* Knowledge and understanding of diversity, gender and social inclusion, particularly Aboriginal culture.
Benefits
* A salary aligned with Level 2 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award), starting at $68,549.
* 5 weeks annual leave+ 17.5% annual leave loading.
* 16 weeks paid parental leave, with flexibility to take at 32 weeks half-pay.
* Free, independent and confidential access for you and your direct family to our Employee Assistance Program.
* Free Ruah-paid Journey Cover (insurance for when you're getting to and from work).
* Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging (to extend your take home pay) with benefits for travel, accommodation, parking fees, education expenses and more.
What We Offer
We are committed to building a workplace where difference is valued and embraced.
We need people on our team who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right.
Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.
How to Apply
Please click apply, create your profile, and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages.
Applications close COB Friday.
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