Job description
Are you looking for a position that is challenging, fulfilling and will progress your career?
As a mental health support worker you will work closely with our clients in a non clinical model to provide psychosocial support on their recovery journey, supporting them to live the life they choose.
You will get to know your clients well, understanding their needs, preferences and aspirations, so you can support them to achieve what’s important to them.
What can Centacare offer you?
Centacare is one of Queensland’s largest and established community services providers. With more than 3000 employees our people are the heart and soul of our organisation. Working for Centacare you’ll be provided with:
- The opportunity to work in a supportive, caring and values-based culture
- Shifts available mornings, afternoons, overnight and weekends
- Shift flexibility and working arrangements to suit your schedule
- Comprehensive initial training and on-going support
- Ongoing career and personal development
What are we looking for in our support workers?
- A passion for people and a genuine interest in responding to the needs of others
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- The physical capability to carry out a range of manual tasks
- Broad shift availability! The more available you are, the more work we can offer
What are the minimum requirements?
- Be eligible to work in Australia
- Current “C” class Qld driver’s licence
- A roadworthy, registered vehicle
- Blue Card and an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or current Yellow Card)
- National Police check (current within 6 month)
- A First Aid/CPR Certificate
- Completion of the micro-credential – Psychosocial
- NDIS Worker Orientation Certificate “Quality, Safety and You”
A Certificate in Individual Support or Mental Health is preferred, but not essential. We can support you with training and work without this qualification.
You will be paid in accordance with our Collective Agreement with a pay rate of $29.4163 to $33.2166/hr depending on your qualifications and previous experience. There are additional penalty rates for weekends, overnights and public holidays.
Centacare has standards of conduct for employees and volunteers to maintain a safe and healthy environment. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children, young people and/or vulnerable.