Mental Health Suport Worker

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Mental Health Suport Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Join a small, friendly team
• Work flexible hours and enjoy a work life balance
• Make a difference together!

Chorus is an Australian not-for-profit organisation providing services in Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health and Volunteering. Together our new organisation will deliver care and services to over 10,000 clients across metropolitan and regional WA with a 400-strong workforce and over 600 volunteers. What we believe as an organisation defines the way we work, every day.

We value being Responsive, Practical, Empowering and Respectful.

Working with Chorus gives you the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people, support independence, empower people, ensure people feel connected to others, give something back to your community, and most importantly, make a difference.

About the Role:

We are currently seeking applications for a casual Mental Health Support Worker with experience and relevant qualifications in mental health to join our team, working with customers in Joondalup, the Inner-City region and surrounding areas. This role requires flexibility regarding days/hours worked.

Mental Health Support Workers provide direct and personalised assistance and support services to customers with a mental illness. Our supports are tailored to individual needs to assist people to achieve their goals, develop their independence, maintain their wellbeing, explore opportunities and work towards agreed outcomes that are important to, and for, the person. These include daily living/life skills development, either in the home or in the community, as well as community participation and inclusion activities.

Essential Criteria:

• A genuine commitment with demonstrated skills and knowledge working with people experiencing mental illness;
• Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health or relevant qualifications;
• Relevant experience in mental health community support;
• A proven capacity to deal with challenging issues;
• Highly developed innovative and creative thinking abilities, problem solving abilities, compassion, empathy and professionalism;
• Ability to be resourceful, creative and adaptable within role boundaries;
• Understanding of the person-centred approach;
• Confidentiality and diversity awareness;
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently comfortably;
• Effective listening skills and ability to share practical information in an appropriate and respectful manner;
• Ability to ensure that the safety and wellbeing of customers are maintained;

Prerequisites:

• Current Working with Children Check Card;
• Current National Police Clearance with 6 months or more currency or willingness to apply for and provide one prior to commencing employment;
• Current Australian Drivers Licence with no restrictions;
• Unlimited rights to work in Australia;
• Current Provide First Aid Certificate with 6 months or more currency

Chorus offers a competitive remuneration package and a supportive working environment and workplace culture.

Application Instructions:

Please submit your application online and include a cover letter and resume uploaded as one document.

Chorus is an equal opportunity employer. People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

To view all current vacancies, visit Chorus