Community Mental Health Support Worker (Full Time & Part Time)
Job No:
16484
Location:
Dubbo, NSW
About the Organisation
The Richmond Fellowship of NSW (RFNSW) is a rapidly growing NGO. For over 30 years the organisation has provided community based mental health support and rehabilitation services throughout metropolitan, regional, rural and remote NSW.
RFNSW is recognised as a leading provider of mental health services and promotes the rights of those with mental illness.
RFNSW is committed to providing high quality services and is looking for insightful, innovative and adaptable individuals dedicated to making a difference in mental health.
The RFNSW:
- Provides a range of accommodation services with varying levels of support that enable people with mental illness to live in the community in an environment of support and acceptance.
- Provides and facilitates access to, recovery and psychosocial rehabilitation programs that assist each person to maximise his or her potential to function at an optimum individual level.
- Supports people to be able to take greater responsibility for their lives.
- Provides flexible services in response to the identified needs of people with mental illness.
- Involves friends and families in the service.
- Promotes positive attitudes towards people with a mental illness in the community and to challenge and overcome prejudice and stigma.
- Lobbies for increased resources to improve services for people with a mental illness.
About Life in Dubbo
If you’re considering a ‘tree change’, Dubbo provides the best Australia has to offer. World-class restaurants, wineries, B&Bs, markets, fashion retailers, parks and facilities… life in Dubbo is a package deal.
Dubbo is also home to extensive medical, health, welfare, educational, recreational, cultural and shopping facilities, while State and federal government departments have established regional offices in the City.
Dubbo boasts tertiary education institutions, namely Charles Sturt University, the Western Institute of TAFE - Dubbo Campus and the University of Sydney’s School of Rural Health. It is also the headquarters of the Greater Western Area Health Service (GWAHS) which stretches from Lithgow in the east to Broken Hill in the west.
About the Opportunity
The Richmond Fellowship of New South Wales has exciting opportunities for both full-time and part-time Community Mental Health Support Workers to join their energetic team in Dubbo. This position will be for a 12 month closed period.
Your role will focus on supporting people with psychiatric disabilities and mental health problems living in their own homes. Through skill development, community access, community participation, and promoting opportunities for people with disabilities, you will enhance opportunities for independent living. The care and support you will provide are tailored to meet the varied needs of the individual.
Ideally you will have previous experience and/or qualifications in the areas of Community Work, Mental Health and/or Welfare, however if not, you will have a genuine interest in working within the mental health sector and a willingness to complete a Certificate IV in Mental Health Work (Non Clinical).
It is essential that applicants possess a current NSW Driver's Licence and have the right to work in Australia.
Importantly, you will be a caring and understanding individual, with strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, as well as effective organisational skills, good problem solving skills and the ability to work in challenging situations. You will also be able to demonstrate a practical and optimistic approach, ability to work effectively within a team environment as well as independently, and have good computer skills.
An enthusiasm for the industry, together with a positive attitude and a genuine desire to help others and improve the community is essential!
Join this vibrant organisation that recognises and values its people as demonstrated by:
- Tax-Free Salary Packaging available of up to $16,050 (full and part-time staff only);
- Family-friendly and flexible working conditions;
- Generous leave provisions including paid maternity leave of up to seven weeks;
- A talent management and study assistance program;
- Career development opportunities;
- Access to regular professional management support, peer support and critical incident support services; and
- Comprehensive infrastructure including fleet motor vehicles, mobile phones and other resources for work purposes.
Successful applicants will be appointed subject to a national criminal record check and checks with referees.
RFNSW does not require the assistance of recruitment agencies for this role.