Community Support Worker - Coffs Harbour GROW

GROW, Inc.; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

GROW Inc invites applications for a Community Support Worker in Coffs Harbour, NSW. This casual role involves supporting people with mental health conditions through residential recovery and outreach, including group facilitation and resident management.

Shifts include day and sleepover, with weekend work. The role is paid at SCHADS Level 2.1 with attractive penalty rates for non-standard hours. Applicants should have Cert IV in Mental Health or equivalent and a current driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Experience in community services.
• Cert IV in mental health or equivalent qualification.
• Strong communication and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day support within the residential and outreach programs.
• Facilitate groups and support residents.
• Assist with resident management and service delivery.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

People skills

Flexibility

Education

Cert IV in Mental Health or equivalent

Job description

Community Support Worker - Coffs Harbour GROW

Residential Community Support Worker - GROW Coffs Harbour

National organisation

Located in Coffs Harbour, NSW

Flexible working environment

Casual Position

Join our dedicated Mental Health team, supporting people across communities in New South Wales every year. As a Community Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in empowering people living with mental illness through psychosocial rehabilitation via our residential recovery and outreach programs in Coffs Harbour and Grafton.

ABOUT US

GROW is a national community-driven organisation specialising in mental health peer-to-peer support developed from the lived experience of recovery. Our programs are designed for people to take back control of their lives, overcome obstacles and start living a life full of meaning, hope and optimism. GROW offers the opportunity for people to share challenges and solutions for recovery in a supportive and structured way within the context of a caring, sharing community.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The positions involve working with individuals who have mental health conditions. The role is to support and inspire persons in recovery. You will be responsible for the delivery of the day-to-day structure including group facilitation, resident management, and service delivery.

We are seeking people for a casual position, and shifts include day shifts and sleepover shifts, as well as weekend work. This role is paid at SCHADS Level 2.1 and offer excellent penalty rates given the time shifts

ABOUT YOU

• The successful candidate will have experience in the community services and at minimum hold a Cert IV in mental health or other in relevant industry Qualification and/or significant relevant experience
• The ability to work effectively with people and to promote positive attributes and work towards plan change
• Flexibility, resilience and the ability to maintain best practice under challenging circumstances
• The ability to work effectively to achieve programmed goals and objectives
• Current first aid certificate
• Ability to work nights and weekends
• Current Driver's Licence
• Current Working with Children Check (NSW)
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage time.
• Demonstrated understanding of a person-centred approach.
• Ability to follow established support work practices.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to connect with clients.
• Ability to follow individual support plans.

Applications close on the 29th of November 2026.