At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with mental health conditions through group facilitation and service delivery.
- Company: GROW, a national community-driven organisation focused on mental health support.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, competitive pay, and excellent penalty rates for shifts.
- Other info: Casual position with day, night, and weekend shifts available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive community.
- Qualifications: Cert IV in mental health or relevant experience; strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Join our dedicated Mental Health team, supporting people across communities in New South Wales every year. As a Community Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in empowering people living with mental illness through psychosocial rehabilitation via our residential recovery and outreach programs in Coffs Harbour and Grafton.
ABOUT US
GROW is a national community-driven organisation specialising in mental health peer-to-peer support developed from the lived experience of recovery. Our programs are designed for people to take back control of their lives, overcome obstacles and start living a life full of meaning, hope and optimism. GROW offers the opportunity for people to share challenges and solutions for recovery in a supportive and structured way within the context of a caring, sharing community.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The positions involve working with individuals who have mental health conditions. The role is to support and inspire persons in recovery. You will be responsible for the delivery of the day-to-day structure including group facilitation, resident management, and service delivery.
We are seeking people for a casual position, and shifts include day shifts and sleepover shifts, as well as weekend work. This role is paid at SCHADS Level 2.1 and offers excellent penalty rates given the time shifts.
ABOUT YOU
- The successful candidate will have experience in the community services and at minimum hold a Cert IV in mental health or other relevant industry qualification and/or significant relevant experience.
- The ability to work effectively with people and to promote positive attributes and work towards planned change.
- Flexibility, resilience and the ability to maintain best practice under challenging circumstances.
- The ability to work effectively to achieve programmed goals and objectives.
- Current first aid certificate.
- Ability to work nights and weekends.
- Current Driver's Licence.
- Current Working with Children Check (NSW).
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
- Ability to work independently and effectively manage time.
- Demonstrated understanding of a person-centred approach.
- Ability to follow established support work practices.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to connect with clients.
- Ability to follow individual support plans.
Community Support Worker – Lismore employer: GROW Inc.
GROW Inc is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth within the dynamic financial services sector. With a hybrid working model, employees enjoy flexibility while engaging in meaningful work that directly impacts member experiences. The supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing ample opportunities for career advancement and the chance to influence policy in a vital area of superannuation.
