Our client is a highly creative mental health organisation. With ground‑breaking initiatives, this company sets themselves apart by providing person centred values and principles.
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About the role
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The Mental Health Community Support Worker will undertake activities as directed by the Manager of Mental Health Services in a manner which is supportive of the objectives of the agreed support plan. The position is part time for up to 6 months initially and will involve providing direct care and support services to a participant residing in their own home with multiple complex needs, in accordance with an agreed support plan. The role will also involve overnight stays which is a requirement of the position.
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Job Responsibilities
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- Demonstrates skills and knowledge working with people experiencing mental illness
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- Provides assistance to the people within the community
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- Supports the objectives of the organisation as planned
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- Suggests and implements programs that would support the organisation’s goals
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Join the team and enjoy the following benefits:
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- Working for a leading organisation
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- Fulfillment of helping our clients to live better lives
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- Build a rewarding career
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Ref No: 14506
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Rate: $29.09p/h
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Qualifications
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Job Qualifications
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- Current Working with Children Check Card or willingness to obtain
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- Current National Police Clearance or willingness to obtain
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- Current Drivers License with no restrictions and reliable motor vehicle
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- Current Senior First Aid/Provide First Aid Certificate.
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- A genuine commitment to the community services industry
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- Relevant experience in mental health or community support
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- With proven capacity to deal with challenging issues
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- Highly developed innovative and creative thinking abilities, problem solving abilities, compassion, empathy and professionalism
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- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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- Has ability to work independently and in a team
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- Willing to undertake training to fill skill gaps if required
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- Willing to work inTaylors Lakes
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Additional Information
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To be considered for this opportunity you must have a legal entitlement to work in Australia & hold a valid VIC driver licence. Criminal record checks with the VIC Police, working with children checks, prior employment checks & functional assessments are part of the recruitment process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.