Mental Health Support Worker
Exciting opportunity in the Perth Hills' Mental Health team.
Summary about this job
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Company: Avivo
Location: Perth
Work type: Part Time
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Phone: +61-3-3392-6568
Fax: +61-2-3997-2571
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Detail information about job Mental Health Support Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy
Avivo is passionate about supporting people to live as valued citizens. We work in partnership with people to develop innovative and flexible supports that assist them to lead their lives as they choose.
We are looking for a person who is passionate about Mental Health to join the Perth Hills Support Worker team. The successful candidate will be working with customers to live a fulfilling life in their own homes and community.
Duties include:
- Providing reliable, timely and flexible services that best meet the needs of the individual and their family
- Connecting customers to the local community including social supports
- Problem solving issues with the person and/or their family, and the team
What we require:
- Previous experience in providing Mental Health supports
- Strong communication skills
- Be available to respond to changing support times
- Have daily access to a reliable vehicle and possess a current driver’s licence
- Flexible availability to work a variety of shifts (morning and afternoon) throughout the week
In return, you will have access to some great benefits! A minimum hourly rate of $24.15 is on offer as is a travel allowance of 76 cents per kilometre between supports. Other benefits include the payment of travel time, the option of salary packaging up to $18,550 tax free, and accrued annual and personal leave.
How to apply:
To be considered for this role, you will need to complete an online application and upload your resume and cover letter as one document.
We value a diverse workforce with different life experiences, skills and backgrounds including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 24th July 2018 at 4pm.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a half day Recruitment Workshop on Wednesday 1st August 2018.
Making an appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Clearance.