Support Worker - Community Living Supports, Murrumbidgee (Deniliquin)

Grand Pacific Health Ltd; Deniliquin; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Rostered Day Off (monthly)

Ongoing professional development and,H

GPH Staff Conference

Employer paid parental leave on top of

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Grand Pacific Health is seeking a committed mental health worker to provide flexible, person-led support in a full-time fixed-term role ending 30 June 2031. You will work with individuals, families and services to build confidence, skills and independence, aiming for recovery at the pace of the person.

Experience with recovery-oriented practice is essential. Lived experience or peer perspective is valued and you will mentor people toward their recovery goals within a coordinated care framework

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Cert IV Mental Health or Cert IV Mental Health Peer Work.
• Demonstrated commitment to working from a recovery orientation, in line with the National Framework for Recovery Oriented Mental Health Services.
• Lived experience of distress/mental health challenges and recovery (or with the perspective of supporting a family/friend/kin).

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible, person-led individual and group mental health support that builds confidence, practical skills and independence.
• Work with families, services and community supports to deliver coordinated, culturally respectful care, helping people work toward their recovery goals at their own pace.

Skills

Recovery orientation

Lived experience/peer perspective

Mentoring and goal planning

Education

Cert IV Mental Health

Cert IV Mental Health Peer Work

Job description

About the role This is a full-time position, fixed term until 30 June 2031, with the possibility of extension.

Provide flexible, person led individual and group mental health support that builds confidence, practical skills and independence. Work with families, services and community supports to deliver coordinated, culturally respectful care, helping people work toward their recovery goals at their own pace.

Benefits & Perks

• A positive work culture by offering flexible work arrangements that support your wellbeing
• Full-time positions have the option to enjoy a monthly Rostered Day Off!
• Ongoing professional development and supervision
• GPH Staff Conference
• Employer paid parental leave on top of the government PPL Scheme
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program

Skills & Experience

1. Qualifications in Cert IV Mental Health or Cert IV Mental Health Peer Work.
2. Demonstrated commitment to working from a recovery orientation, in line with the National Framework for Recovery Oriented Mental Health Services
3. Lived experience of distress/mental health challenges and recovery (or with the perspective of supporting a family/friend/kin).
4. Demonstrated capacity to engage with and mentor people to work towards their recovery goals in a structured and planned way

About Grand Pacific Health

What we care about most is supporting healthier, happier, more connected communities across NSW and the ACT.

We’re a for-purpose organisation delivering high-quality, low- or no-cost physical, mental and social health services. With over 25 locations across NSW and ACT we are a passionate team we’re here for everyone, especially those experiencing or at greater risk of disadvantage.

For more information contact: Kate Miller - Team Leader, CLS Murrumbidgee Western on [e-mail] or 0491 345 959

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We welcome applications from people with lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, LGBTQIA+ communities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disability.