Job Description

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- Pay:SCHADS Level 3 $40.49 to $43.42 per hour + generous Salarypackaging up to $18,550 (pay less tax) + Super
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- Location:Tuggerah with community outreach
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As a Mental Health Support worker with Uniting's Community Living Supports (CLS) program, you will provide a range of individualised psychosocial supports that empowers 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.

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Uniting's Community Living Supports (CLS) is a community outreach program supporting people aged 16+ across NSW on their recovery journey and transition to quality of life in the community. The service delivery is individualised and flexible.

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Role Overview:

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- Provide person-centred, recovery-focused support to consumers to achieve their individual goals.
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- Develop and monitor recovery plans in partnership with consumers, carers, families and clinicians.
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- Encourage personal growth, independence, confidence and a sense of belonging.
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- Support consumers to develop social, living and vocational skills.
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- Promote education, self-care strategies and meaningful community participation.
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- Connect consumers with relevant community services, specialists and support networks.
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- Maintain accurate consumer records, reporting and documentation in line with organisational requirements.
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About you

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To be successful in this role, you'll have:

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- Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health, Community Services or related field.
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- At least 12 months relevant experience working in the field of expertise.
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- Experience working with consumers experiencing mental health challenges.
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- Understanding of the Principles of Recovery Orientated Mental Health Practice.
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- Demonstrated ability to develop individual support plans with consumers.
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- Ability to provide individualised psychosocial support to people living with severe and persistent mental illness
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- Solid documentation skills - assessment reports, progress notes and reporting
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- A paid NSW Working with Children Check
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- Mental Health First Aid certificate or equivalent
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- Current First Aid Certificate
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- Completion of ASIST training and/or suicide prevention
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- Experience with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
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- Advanced knowledge of local community service networks.
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What we offer you

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- Tax-free salary packaging entitlements of up to $18,550 per year (visithttps://accesspay.com.au/for more information).
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- Generous referral bonus for successfully referring a friend who joins Uniting
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- Fitness Passport – support for your wellbeing
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- EAP- Free confidential wellbeing and counselling service for employees and their families
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- 4 Me Days – extra paid leave each year (pro rata) to rest, recharge, and focus on what matters most
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- 4 CPD Days per calendar year (pro-rata part time employees)
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- U Rewards – exclusive discounts from leading retailers
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Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background check, including National Police Check, paid Working with Children Check and reference checks.

📌 Mental Health Support Worker (CLS) (Central Coast Council)
🏢 Uniting NSW & ACT
📍 Central Coast Council