Community Support Worker - Lismore GROW

GROW, Inc.; Lismore; Presencial; AUD 34.000 - 44.000; Tempo parcial

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Flexible working environment

Resumo da vaga

GROW Lismore is seeking a Residential Community Support Worker to empower people living with mental illness through recovery programs and outreach in the Lismore region, NSW. The role involves supporting residents and delivering daily services with a person-centred approach.

Shifts include day, sleepover and weekend work. Compensation is at SCHADS Level 2.1 with favorable penalty rates, reflecting the casual nature of the position and the flexible environment offered by GROW.

Qualificações

• Experience in community services set in mental health context.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients, families and staff.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Demonstrates a person-centred approach and commitment to recovery.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver day-to-day support and structure for residents.
• Facilitate group activities and programs.
• Manage resident needs and ensure safety and service delivery.
• Work shifts including day, sleepover and weekends.

Conhecimentos

Experience in community services

Verbal and written communication

Ability to work independently

Person-centred approach

Time management

Formação

Cert IV in mental health

Other relevant qualification

Descrição da vaga

Residential Community Support Worker - GROW Lismore

National organisation

Located in Lismore, 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.