Part Time Role, 38-60 hours per fortnight
Exciting opportunity to join a Great Team @ STEPS, located in O'Connor (ACT)
The Role
Marymead CatholicCare and ACT Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) work in partnership to deliver STEPS. The STEPS program provides 24-hour residential support for up to five young people aged 13 to 18 years who have moderate to severe mental illness. The program is a step up/step down model working within a case management framework to assist young people to identify recovery goals and work towards these with their CAMHS clinician and their other supports, including family. The program services young people across the whole of the ACT.
STEPS operates on a structured rostering system and is currently seeking individuals available to work in specific permanent part-time roles, ranging from 38 to 60 hours per fortnight.
As a Mental Health Assistant, you will:
* support residents to access community, social, and recreational activities.
* prompting self-care and personal domestic activities.
* assist with transport.
* skills development in a group and individual settings.
* supporting with development of social skills and improved daily living skills.
You will be working with young people in mental distress. This position requires effective time management and administration skills as well as the ability to work efficiently within a specialist youth mental health team. Successful applicants must have a strong belief that all people can achieve outcomes, are values driven and contribute to their community.
Why Join Us?
Looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real difference? Rewarding opportunities are available for passionate individuals to support the wider community across diverse program areas.
What We Offer:
* GenerousSalary Packagingto boost your income
* Free Parkingfor your convenience
* Employee Assistance Program(EAP) for your wellbeing
* Opportunities forProfessional Development
* AFamily-FriendlyWorkplace
* CertifiedGreat Place to Work
Make an impact with us—apply today
About Us
Marymead CatholicCareis thesocial services armof theCatholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. Our missionisto provide qualityservices to people bypromotinghealthy, inclusivecommunities throughrelationships, partnershipsand collaboration while adhering to our values of Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Care & Compassion and Inclusivity.
About You
The ideal person we are looking for has:
* Minimum qualification requirements are Cert IV in Mental Health or higher.
* Experience in working with young people with moderate to severe mental illness, preferably in a residential setting.
* Demonstrated understanding of mental illness and recovery principles.
* Demonstrated experience in responding appropriately in crisis situations.
* Sound written and verbal communication and IT@C skills.
* Understanding of work health and safety, privacy legislation, and mandatory reporting.
Successful applicants must complete aNational Police Check.
You must also hold:
* A current driver's licence, and
* A Working with Vulnerable People Card (ACT) and/or NSW Working with Children Check
* Provide a cover letter (max 2 pages) addressing all listed requirements.
Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Marymead CatholicCare has a commitment to child safeguarding and zero tolerance to child abuse. Marymead CatholicCare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people who identify as LGBTIQ; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Employment Application Form
Employment Application Form Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn
1. Position applied for
2. How did you find out about this position
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3. Full Name First Last
4. Address Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
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* Do you have a current driving licence?
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* Have you previously been employed at Marymead CatholicCare
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* Are you an Australian Citizen
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* If not, do you have a work visa?
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* Please specify the status and expiry date of your work visa:
* Please note that you will be required to provide proof of your residency status (Visa and Passport) if you are successful through the interview process. Providing this information authorises the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to release the details of your work rights status. This allows Marymead CatholicCare to ensure we comply with Australian Visa requirements and enables you to be rostered appropriately according to your Visa type.
* What hours does your Visa allow you to work per week?
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o 11 - 20
o 21 - 30
o 31 +
* Is Marymead CatholicCare your only place of work
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* If no, please provide detail i.e. place of work, role and hours of work
* Are you currently in possession of a Working with Vulnerable People Card?
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o No
* If required are you willing to undergo a Working with Vulnerable People check?
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o No
* Are you currently in possession of a Working with Children Card?
o Yes
o No
* If required are you willing to undergo a Working with Children Check?
o Yes
o No
* Are you willing to undergo a National Criminal History Record check?
o Yes
o No
* Qualification Title - Institution/Training Provider - Year Completed
* Are you currently undertaking study/training
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* Course Program/Name:
* Delivery method
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o Part Time
o Distance
* Please list your emloyment history, if applicable. ( This may include voluntary employment)
Section 5 - Referee Details
* Please list the details of two referees who can be contacted to provide employment references.Reference checks will be conducted legally in an ethical manner and all information derived will remain confidential.
* Do you agree to have referees contacted in relation to this application?
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Referee 1
* Referee Name
* Relationship with Referee
* Organisation
* Referee Position
* Referee telephone number
* Referee email address
Referee 2
* Referee Name
* Relationship with Referee
* Organisation
* Referee Position
* Referee telephone number
* Referee email address
Section 6 - Disclosure of Pre-existing injury or illness
* Do you have any pre-existing injury or illness which may impact on your ability to safely perform the inherent requirements of the position for which you have applied?
o Yes
o No
* If the answer to the above question is "yes," then please disclose details of how the illness or injury might affect your ability to safely perform the role(s) including any previous or current workers compensation claims (eg. In relation to lifting or carrying weights, bending, pulling, twisting, standing or sitting etc.)
* If required, do you consent to have a pre-employment medical examination to determine your capacity to safely perform the inherent requirements of the position for which you have applied?
o Yes
o No
Section 7 - Privacy Statement
5. Personal information collected via this application will only be used by Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn.The information you submit to us may be disclosed to referees, our team members who are involved in recruitment or support roles, security organisations, recruitment agencies and other third parties who assist us in the recruitment process.If you choose not to provide any of the information requested, we may be unable to send you information, fully process your application or properly consider you for employment.Any information we collect about you in future will be used and disclosed in the same manner as described above unless we tell you otherwise in advance. You may request access to personal information about you that is held by us.Consent and WarrantyI consent to Marymead CatholicCare using and disclosing my personal information in the manner described above.I warrant that:
• I have read and understand the above statement.
• I am qualified to work in Australia, and if requested, can provide evidence of the fact (birth certificate, citizenship certificate, photo ID and/or working Visa, as appropriate)
• All the information I submit (including this form and any attached resume) is true and complete. I understand that any false or misleading information I provide may lead to rejection of my application, review of any employment I accept with Marymead CatholicCare and potentially my dismissal from such employment.
• I have disclosed all relevant information in relation to my mental and physical ability to safely carry out the inherent requirements of the position(s) for which I have applied.
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