Support Worker, Community Living Supports - Murrumbidgee (Young)

Grand Pacific Health; Young; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development & supervision

Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,65

Staff Conference

Parental leave (employer paid)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Grand Pacific Health is seeking a qualified mental health professional for a flexible, full-time or part-time fixed-term role in Young, NSW. The position delivers person-centred mental health support to individuals and groups, with outreach to Tumut and Temora, focusing on recovery goals and coordinated care with families and community services.

The role requires Cert IV Mental Health or Cert IV Mental Health Peer Work, and a lived experience perspective.

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.
• 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

Education

Cert IV Mental Health

Cert IV Mental Health Peer Work

Job description

About The Role

This is a full-time or part-time opportunity, fixed term until 30 June 2031 with the possibility of extension. This position is located in Young and includes outreach services to Tumut and Temora.

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
• Ongoing professional development and supervision
• Increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainment
• GPH Staff Conference
• Employer paid parental leave on top of the government PPL Scheme
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program

Skills & Experience

• 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).

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.

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.

For more information contact: Kelly Scott - Team Leader, CLS Murrumbidgee Eastern on 0281076190 or [e-mail]