Talent quarter have a fantastic opportunity for an experiences senior mental health support worker to make a meaningful difference supporting people on their recovery journey.
Join a purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation providing 24/7 residential support to people living with severe and persistent mental health conditions. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mental health professional to step into a senior role, mentor others and help clients build the skills, confidence and connections they need to live meaningful, independent lives.
Benefits on offer:
- Full-time, Monday–Friday position working business hours
- South Perth
- Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses, plus $2,650 entertainment advantages
- Corporate health insurance benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing professional development and career growth
- Service awards recognising long-term commitment
About the role: Working alongside a diverse group of people experiencing severe and persistent mental illness, you'll use a recovery-focused and person-centred approach to help clients identify and achieve their individual goals.
You'll also play an important role in mentoring Recovery Partners, supporting day-to-day site operations and building strong relationships with families, external agencies and other professionals.
Key responsibilities
- Provide leadership and support to Recovery Partners and assist with day-to-day site management
- Mentor and support staff to deliver recovery-focused, person-centred care
- Support intake, assessment processes and service level agreements
- Work collaboratively with clinical and care teams to deliver best-practice activities and support
- Develop person-centred summaries, reports and documentation
- Communicate effectively with families, significant others, external agencies and professionals
- Support medication administration and associated documentation
- Participate in verbal and written handovers
- Identify opportunities for clients to engage in education, training and employment
- Work collaboratively with Senior Recovery Partners across other Community Options sites
- Support clients to develop and achieve meaningful personal recovery goals
About you You're an experienced mental health professional with a strong understanding of recovery-focused and person-centred practice. You’ll bring experience supporting people with complex mental health needs, along with the ability to lead, mentor and motivate a team.
You’re a confident communicator who builds positive relationships and takes a calm, solutions-focused approach to challenging situations.
To be successful, you'll have:
- Certificate IV in Mental Health or higher qualification in a relevant field
- Experience supporting people experiencing mental health conditions
- Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring or managing staff
- Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to assess situations and identify appropriate solutions that promote recovery
- Strong understanding of recovery principles and person-centred practice
- A genuine passion for supporting people to achieve greater independence and quality of life
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📌 Senior Mental Health Support Worker – Team Leader (Perth)
🏢 Talent Quarter
📍 Perth