About The Role And Where You Will Be Working
Southern Cross Care WA Inc. operates and supports three Community Options houses in Western Australia. Community Options is a residential mental health program facilitated in Bentley that offers 24/7 care and support. This is a Night Shift position on a rotating roster. We support residents aged between 18 and 65 who require help following a long-term stay in hospital due to mental illness.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
* Working closely with relevant managers, external primary care & clinical staff.
* Assisting with domestic activities such as cleaning, cooking & shopping.
* Monitoring & supporting medication management.
* Supporting clients to achieve short term / long term recovery goals.
* Helping clients become active community members.
* Identifying opportunities for education, training & employment.
About You
You easily relate to and empathise with others and can comfortably support people with complex mental health conditions. It would be terrific if you have mental health qualifications, but we also welcome applications if you're currently undertaking studies in this field. If required, we'll provide you with medication competence training. As you gain experience, we will develop the capability to become an Approved Supervisor.
To Be Considered For This Role You'll Need
* Certificate III in Mental Health, or a higher qualification, or equivalent in experience.
* Experience working with people experiencing mental health conditions.
* Commitment to facilitating recovery with individualised support services.
* Initiative & comfortable working independently.
* Great conversational, influencing & negotiating skills.
* An ability to plan & problem solve.
* Flexibility to work a rotating roster.
Working With Us
At Southern Cross Care WA we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment, we also offer the following benefits:
* Not-for-profit salary packaging options up to $18,550 per annum.
* Corporate Health Insurance with HBF.
* Free employee assistance program.
* Professional development and growth opportunities.
* Paid Parental Leave.
* Annual leave starting at 4 weeks.
* Carers/personal leave.
* Service Awards for long‐standing employees.
* Flexible working environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.
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