Residential Community Support Worker - GROW Coffs Harbour
National organisation
Located in
Coffs Harbour
, NSW
Flexible working environment
Casual Position
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 prospect 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 offer 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 in relevant industry Qualification and/or significant relevant experience
The ability to work effectively with people and to promote positive attributes and work towards plan 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.
HOW TO APPLY
A cover letter accompanying the resume should be included in your application.
Applications close on the 4th of September ****
Successful applicants will be notified.

📌 Community Support Worker - Coffs Harbour Grow
🏢 GROW Australia
📍 Coffs Harbour