Job Description
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Pay:SCHADS Level 3 $***** to $***** 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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Robust 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)
🏢 Uniting NSW & ACT
📍 Central Coast