Mental Health Support Worker (CLS)

Uniting NSW & ACT; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 110,208,000 - 118,198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Referral bonus

Fitness Passport

EAP - wellbeing support

4 Me Days

CPD Days

U Rewards discounts

Job summary

Uniting NSW & ACT is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker for the Community Living Supports (CLS) program in Tuggerah with community outreach. You will provide individualised psychosocial support, working within a recovery model to help clients achieve their goals and improve quality of life in the community.

The role requires at least 12 months experience, Certificate IV in Mental Health or related field, strong documentation skills, and NSW Working with Children Check.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Mental Health, Community Services or related field is required.
• At least 12 months relevant experience in the field.
• Experience with mental health challenges and recovery-focused practice.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills, including progress notes.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check and first aid qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred, recovery-focused support to consumers to achieve their goals.
• Develop and monitor recovery plans in partnership with consumers, carers, families and clinicians.
• Encourage personal growth, independence, confidence and belonging.
• Support consumers to develop social, living and vocational skills.
• Promote education, self-care and meaningful community participation.
• Connect consumers with community services, specialists and support networks.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting in line with organisational requirements.

Skills

Documentation skills

Recovery-oriented practice

Interpersonal skills

NDIS knowledge

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health, Community Services or related field

Job description

• Pay:SCHADS Level 3 $40.49 to $43.42 per hour + generous Salarypackaging up to $18,550 (pay less tax) + Super
• Location:Tuggerah with community outreach

As a Mental Health Support worker with Uniting’s Community Living Supports (CLS) program, you will provide a range of individualised psychosocial supports that empowers 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.

Uniting’s Community Living Supports (CLS) is a community outreach program supporting people aged 16+ across NSW on their recovery journey 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.

About you

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health, Community Services or related field.
• At least 12 months relevant 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
• Strong documentation skills - assessment reports, progress notes and reporting
• A paid NSW Working with Children Check
• Mental Health First Aid certificate or equivalent
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Completion of ASIST training and/or suicide prevention
• Experience with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
• Advanced knowledge of local community service networks.

What we offer you

• Tax-free salary packaging entitlements of up to $18,550 per year (visithttps://accesspay.com.au/for more information).
• Generous referral bonus for successfully referring a friend who joins Uniting
• Fitness Passport – support for your wellbeing
• EAP- Free confidential wellbeing and counselling service for employees and their families
• 4 Me Days – extra paid leave each year (pro rata) to rest, recharge, and focus on what matters most
• 4 CPD Days per calendar year (pro-rata part time employees)
• U Rewards – exclusive discounts from leading retailers

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background check, including National Police Check, paid Working with Children Check and reference checks.