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Job Description

About the client

Our client is a highly cutting-edge mental health organisation. With ground-breaking initiatives, this company sets themselves apart by providing person centred values and principles.

About the role

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.

Job Responsibilities

- Demonstrates skills and knowledge working with people experiencing mental illness
- Provides assistance to the people within the community
- Supports the objectives of the organisation as planned
- Suggests and implements programs that would support the organisation’s goals

Join the team and enjoy the following benefits:

- Working for a leading organisation
- Fulfillment of helping our clients to live better lives
- Build a rewarding career

Ref No:

14506

Rate:

$29.09p/h

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

- Current Working with Children Check Card or willingness to obtain
- Current National Police Clearance or willingness to obtain
- Current Drivers License with no restrictions and reliable motor vehicle
- Current Senior First Aid/Provide First Aid Certificate.
- A genuine commitment to the community services industry
- Relevant experience in mental health or community support




- With proven capacity to deal with challenging issues
- Highly developed innovative and creative thinking abilities, problem solving abilities, compassion, empathy and professionalism
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Has ability to work independently and in a team
- Willing to undertake training to fill skill gaps if required
- Willing to work inTaylors Lakes

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.

Classifications for this position will range from

- OT/SW Grade 3 YB24 - YB27 or YC46 - YC49 ($92,944 - $106,834 per annum pro rata)

Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy or Social Work

A minimum of at least 2 years post qualification within your profession, 3 years for Nursing preferably within the mental health field

Post Graduate Nursing in Mental Health qualifications required for nurses

Post‑graduate qualifications in relevant area of specialty or in the process of achieving the same are desirable

Experience in the provision of assessment,



discipline specific intervention and case management services to consumers with a serious mental illness and complex needs and their carers within a recovery framework

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills

A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History check, or willing to obtain

What We Offer

- A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
- Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
- A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
- Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
- Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
- In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
- Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
- Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
- Culture of continuous improvement
- Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
- Culture of continuous improvement

We encourage applications

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

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.

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📌 Senior Workplace Psychosocial Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Publicroles
📍 Melbourne