Job Description
Community Support Worker - Melbourne - Forbes Allied Services
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Casual -
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POSITION SUMMARY:
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Forbes Allied Services is provider of NDIS funded supports for people experiencing severe and enduring mental health issues.
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Community-based support worker position providing support for people to access the community and build their capacity and independence.
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Reporting to Team Leader
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SKILLS:
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Ability to engage with clients, build rapport, motivate and build positive qualified relationships.
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Work in a strengths-based recovery-oriented mode of practice.
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EXPERIENCE:
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Experience working with persons with complex and acute mental health presentations.
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Experience working within and NDIS framework (desirable).
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QUALIFICATIONS:
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Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health, Disability, Community Services or related field. Or willingness to commence study.
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We are looking for an experienced support worker to join our growing team.




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The support worker will report to their team leader for the provision of mental health support work duties including:
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Engaging people with complex mental health issues and support needs
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Using a coaching model, supporting NDIS participants in achieving their individual goals
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Identify, report and manage client related risk issues
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Keywork as well as work within care teams
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Provide direction to other Forbes Allied Services staff members involved in care teams
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SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE:
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Relevant experience in working in a similar role
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Robust organisational and communication skills
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Current satisfactory police check and working with children's check
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Be willing to undertake Cert 4 mental health
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📌 Community Support Worker - Melbourne (South Australia)
🏢 Forbes Allied Services
📍 South Australia