Community Support Worker. Casual - Broome
Job no: 506444
Employment type: Casual
Location: Broome & Kimberley
Categories: Mental Health
About the Organisation
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 people accessing the service in Broome.
The service is for clients with a mental health diagnosis who are eligible for a support package. The role of the Community Support Worker is to help the client access their local services and maximise their recovery success. This is a casual position with shifts across Monday to Friday in the hours between 8am and 4pm (no shift work!).
Successful candidates will have previous experience working 1:1 with people with mental illness or psychosocial disability, strong communication skills and confidence in working independently within the community.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide dedicated support clients with a mental health diagnosis, focusing on their recovery and community living goals
* Coach and encourage independence through daily routines and decision-making
* Assist with cooking, cleaning, and home upkeep, empowering the client to take control of their daily living
* Encourage community access and engagement in local activities
* Support capacity building and self-management of lifestyle and wellbeing
* Work collaboratively with clinical and mental health support teams
* Follow and contribute to individualised support plans
Skills & Experience
* Certificate IV in Mental Health or equivalent
* Demonstrated experience working autonomously with people with mental illness or psycho-social disability
* Passionate about client outcomes and mental health advocacy
* High computer literacy and administration skills
* An unrestricted Western Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
* A current First Aid and CPR certificate
Successful candidates will be required to clear all state-based probity checks; including but not limited to a National Criminal History Record Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
* Shifts are within Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 4pm (no shift work!)
* Pay rates from $43.22 (casual) per hour
* Work in a community with strong connections, great for social support and local engagement
* Join a national social purpose organisation with various career opportunities
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