Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Location: Garden Suburb
Roster: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm shifts
Classification: SCHADS Level 3.1 + generous salary packaging benefits
Role Overview:
As a Mental Health Support worker of Community Living Supports (CLS) 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.
The 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. The service delivery is individualised and flexible.
Role Overview:
Provide person-centred, recovery-focused support to consumers to achieve their individual goals.
Develop and monitor recovery plans in partnership with consumers, carers, families and clinicians.
Encourage personal growth, independence, confidence and a sense of belonging.
Support consumers to develop social, living and vocational skills.
Promote education, self-care strategies and meaningful community participation.
Connect consumers with relevant community services, specialists and support networks.
Maintain accurate consumer records, reporting and documentation in line with organisational requirements.
Essential Criteria:
- Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health, Community Services or related field.
- Minimum 12 months experience working in the field of expertise.
- Experience working with consumers experiencing mental health challenges.
- 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
Why Work at Uniting?
At Uniting, we celebrate diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds.
We offer:
- Salary Packaging Benefits- increase your take-home pay
- Fitness Passport - support for your wellbeing
- U Rewards - discounts from top retailers
- Ongoing Training - dedicated professional development days, cultural awareness, and more
- Career Development - supportive environment within a large organisation.
Mental Health Support Worker in Newcastle employer: Uniting
Uniting is an exceptional employer that values flexibility and work-life balance, offering a hybrid work model that allows you to thrive both at home and in our vibrant Melbourne office. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development within a supportive and inclusive culture, making it a rewarding place to contribute to meaningful social change in the AOD, Wellbeing & Homelessness Services sector.
