Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker - Merrylands
Maternity Leave and Long Term Leave coverage position Multiple positions 7 Day Rotating Roster between the hours of 8.00am – 8.00pm
Summary about this job
Community Development
Company: Neami National Limited
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $57,170 - $62,811
Phone: +61-7-3837-2755
Fax: +61-7-6388-6206
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Detail information about job Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker - Merrylands. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Work within a values based, progressive Not for Profit organisation
- Provide direct and meaningful support
- Diverse and inclusive organisation
“Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society”
About the Role
- Maternity Leave and Long Term Leave coverage position
- Multiple positions
- 7 Day Rotating Roster between the hours of 8.00am – 8.00pm
Working in partnership with Western Sydney Local Health District, the Enhanced Adult Community Living Supports (CLS) program will provide community based support to people living with a mental illness in Western Sydney as well as providing in-reach and transitional support to people leaving acute hospital admissions as part of the CLS service.
Core duties
- Provide direct support and rehabilitation to consumers within their community
- Working with community partners
- Maintain records and resources
- Engage consumers and develop trusting and professional relationships
- Work closely with clinical case managers in order to deliver the best possible comprehensive service to consumers
- Collect, collate and maintain data on consumer contact
What will you bring to the role?
- Relevant experience in a similar role
- Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a team, to meet program goals and objectives.
- Knowledge of complex mental health and drug and alcohol issues.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
- Be a team player
- Knowledge of the recovery model
Mandatory requirements
- Current Working with Children Check
- Australian Working Rights
- Drivers licence
- Police check (refer to PD) – disclosable outcomes considered
About Neami National
Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.
In our most recent Staff Engagement Survey, 89% of our Staff recommend Neami as a great place to work, with 87% of staff proud to say they work for Neami.
“Neami’s been amazing for career development. I’ve gone through several different types of roles and positions. Over the last 11 years there have been so many opportunities to engage with, and the organisation really supports people to do that”
Incentives include
- Diverse and inclusive organisation
- Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
- Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
- Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
- Excellent conditions including paid parental leave, a monthly accrued day off, generous long service leave, wellness and gratis leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Application
The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description. If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description please contact:
Levi Fox, Acting Senior Practice Leader: 02 8461 1142
No recruitment agencies candidates need apply
We celebrate multidisciplinary teams and value the rich skills and experiences brought by applicants from a range of sectors and professional backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.