Mental Health Support Worker

Uniting NSW & ACT; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging Benefits

Fitness Passport

U Rewards

Job summary

Uniting NSW.ACT is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to provide individualised psychosocial supports under the recovery model. You will work with consumers to achieve recovery goals and develop personalised plans, with emphasis on independence and community participation.

The role supports adults across NSW, offering flexibly delivered services and documentation in line with organisational requirements. A minimum Certificate IV and 12 months’ experience are required.

Qualifications

• Provide person-centred, recovery-focused support to consumers.
• Develop and monitor recovery plans with consumers and carers.
• Accurate documentation and reporting in line with requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred, recovery-focused support to consumers to achieve goals.
• Develop and monitor recovery plans with consumers, carers and clinicians.
• Encourage personal growth, independence and community participation.
• Support consumers to develop social, living and vocational skills.
• Promote education and self-care strategies.
• Connect consumers with community services and networks.
• Maintain accurate consumer records and reports in line with requirements.

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health, Community Services or related field

Job description

Roster: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm shifts

Classification: SCHADS Level 3.1 + generous salary packaging benefits

Role Overview:

As a Mental Health Support worker of Community Living Supports (CLS) will provide a range of individualised psychosocial supports to consumers. Working with the recovery model and using a holistic, person-centred approach, the Support Worker will support the consumers to achieve their goals towards increased abilities and skills, and their individualised recovery plans.

The Community Living Supports (CLS) Of Uniting is a community outreach service assisting adults across NSW recover and transition to quality of life in the community. The service delivery is individualised and flexible.

Role Overview:

• Provide person-centred, recovery-focused support to consumers to achieve their individual goals.
• Develop and monitor recovery plans in partnership with consumers, carers, families and clinicians.
• Encourage personal growth, independence, confidence and a sense of belonging.
• Support consumers to develop social, living and vocational skills.
• Promote education, self-care strategies and meaningful community participation.
• Connect consumers with relevant community services, specialists and support networks.
• Maintain accurate consumer records, reporting and documentation in line with organisational requirements.
• Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health, Community Services or related field.
• Minimum 12 months experience working in the field of expertise.
• Experience working with consumers experiencing mental health challenges.
• Understanding of the Principles of Recovery Orientated Mental Health Practice.
• Demonstrated ability to develop individual support plans with consumers.
• Ability to provide individualised psychosocial support to people living with severe and persistent mental illness
• Thorough documentation skills - assessment reports, progress notes, reporting

Why Work at Uniting?

At Uniting, we celebrate diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds.

We offer:

• Salary Packaging Benefits- increase your take-home pay
• Fitness Passport- support for your wellbeing
• U Rewards- discounts from top retailers
• Ongoing Training- dedicated professional development days, cultural awareness, and more
• Career Development- supportive environment within a large organisation

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn't just something we value - it's how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.