Community Support Workers (Full Time)
Job No:
19701
Location:
Marrickville & Miller (Liverpool)
- If you have experience working with individuals with mental health issues, and you are a supportive and caring person, this could be the job for you!
- Attractive, above award remuneration, plus salary packaging, plus RDOs!
- Rewarding, varied roles that provides vital help to the community!
About the Organisation
New Horizons is a progressive not-for-profit community based organisation which has been operating since 1981.
The organisation provides services in supported accommodation, supported employment and aged care for over 2200 people. New Horizon's non-profit commercial packaging service specialises in providing solutions for commercial clients while providing employment for people with a disability.
The organisation's head office is in North Ryde, however services are provided in the Sydney, Central Coast, Hunter, Mid North Coast, Blue Mountains and Northern Rivers regions. New Horizons is growing rapidly, with approximately 520 employees in NSW.
About the Opportunity
Due to continued expansion of services, New Horizons has an exciting opportunity for Community Support Workers to join their teams in the areas of Marrickville and Miller.
Successful candidates will work within theHousing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) - an innovative program designed to support people with mental illness to live independently. This is a full time role, working on a 7-day rotating roster (no overnight work required).
The primary purpose of the roles is to provide care to adults living with a mental illness.
The ideal candidates will have experience in the field of mental illness or intellectual disabilities, with a relevant tertiary qualification (Certificate III as a minimum).
You should be an empathetic individual, with strong communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work in challenging situations. An enthusiasm for the industry, and a genuine desire to help others and improve the community, is essential!
You will need a current NSW driver's licence. Candidates with a first aid certificate will be held in high regard. Successful applications will be required to undergo a Working with Children/Police check.
New Horizons offers a family friendly workplace, with fantastic working conditions.
The organisation truly values its employees, and actively encourages training and further study.
You will be rewarded with above award wages, and salary packaging options are available. Weekend work will incur penalty rates. In addition, you will receive a rostered day off each month! This is an extremely satisfying and rewarding role, and you will finish each working day knowing you have improved the lives of others and truly made a difference within the community!