Job description
The Support Worker for Community Living Support 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.
- Ref 503400
- Full time in Chatswood with friendly, supportive team
- Opportunity to promote hope & recovery in people’s lives
- SCHADS Level 2 + Generous salary packaging benefits (pay less tax)
The Enhanced Adult 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. Service provision commences from the inpatient unit and transitions into the community.
Role Overview
Your Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Assist with the assessment of consumers and the development of individual recovery plans based on individual recovery goals.
- Assist in the delivery of individual assistance for consumers with a mental illness.
- Assist with the monitoring and review of consumer recovery plans, in partnership with carers / family members / clinicians / community organisations.
- Complete risk assessments and safety planning activities.
Essential Criteria
- Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health or related field.
- Experience working with consumers with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Understanding of the Principles of Recovery Orientated Mental Health Practice.
- Demonstrated ability to develop individual support plans with consumers.
- A current full driver’s license.
- Ability to provide individualised psychosocial support to people living with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Thorough documentation skills – assessment reports, progress notes, reporting.
To Apply, click the “Apply Now” button & attach your Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Essential criteria.
Benefits & culture
As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply.
- Salary packaging entitlements (pay less tax) + large organisation benefits
- Ongoing training & development, including cultural awareness training
- Career progression and development opportunities
Enquiries to Talent Acquisition Specialist Rose Rivera on [email protected] using the subject line: Mental Health Support Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.