Mental Health Community Worker - Flexible Hours & Growth

Wellcare Australia Pty.; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

On-the-job training

Competitive pay rate

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Wellcare Australia Pty. seeks motivated Community Workers to provide holistic care within residential settings, collaborating with a team to support participants in their recovery journey.

Key responsibilities include assessing needs, developing programs, interviewing clients, and coordinating with agencies to access additional help. A driver’s license and valid checks are required for frontline fieldwork.

Qualifications

• High empathy and motivation to support participants' recovery.
• Experience in residential care or community settings is desirable.
• Valid Working with Vulnerable People clearance and background checks.
• Driver's license and own insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients' needs and plan, develop and implement educational, training and support programs.
• Interview clients and assess the nature and extent of difficulties.
• Monitor and report on client progress.
• Refer clients to agencies for additional help.
• Assess community needs and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training and other facilities.
• Liaise with community groups and government bodies to promote resources and services.
• Support families and provide education for disabled persons in adult service units, group housing and government institutions.
• Assist people to solve social, emotional and financial problems.
• Prepare submissions for funding and resources and reports to government bodies.

Skills

Empathy

Motivation to help

Commitment to recovery

Job description

Wellcare Australia Pty. seeks motivated Community Workers to provide holistic care within residential settings, collaborating with a team to support participants in their recovery journey.

Key responsibilities include assessing needs, developing programs, interviewing clients, and coordinating with agencies to access additional help. A driver’s license and valid checks are required for frontline fieldwork.