Recovery‑Focused Mental Health Support Worker (CLS)

Uniting NSW & ACT; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary packaging up to $18,La

Generous referral bonus

Fitness Passport

EAP - Wellbeing service

4 Me Days

4 CPD Days

U Rewards discounts

Job summary

Uniting NSW.ACT is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker for the Community Living Supports program in Tuggerah with community outreach. You will provide person-centred, recovery-focused psychosocial supports to help consumers achieve individual goals and build skills, with a recovery-oriented approach and collaborative planning with carers, families and clinicians.

The role requires a minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health or related field, 12 months experience, and NSW Working with

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health, Community Services or related field.
• At least 12 months relevant experience working in the field.
• Experience supporting consumers with mental health challenges.
• Understanding of recovery oriented mental health practise.
• Ability to develop individual support plans with consumers.
• Ability to provide psychosocial support to individuals living with mental illness.
• Strong documentation: assessment reports, progress notes and reporting.
• NSW Working with Children Check
• Mental Health First Aid certificate or equivalent
• Current First Aid Certificate
• ASIST training and/or suicide prevention
• Experience with NDIS
• Advanced knowledge of local community networks

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred, recovery-focused support to consumers to achieve 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 strategies and meaningful community participation.
• Connect consumers with community services, specialists and networks.
• Maintain accurate consumer records, reporting and documentation.

Skills

Certificate IV

NDIS knowledge

Mental Health First Aid

ASIST training

First Aid

Working with Children Check

Recovery oriented practice

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health / Community Services

Job description

Mental Health Support Worker (Community Living Supports)

• Pay:SCHADS Level 3 $40.49 to $43.42 base 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.

To learn more about the role, click here to view theMental Health Support Worker PD

How to Apply

Ready to use your skills to help people achieve their recovery goals and live more independently in their community? Please click apply and upload a copy of your updated resume.

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

Click here to learn more about our great benefits:Benefits of working at Uniting

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist, Sarah via *****@uniting.org

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background check, including National Police Check, paid Working with Children Check 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, well-being 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

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