Community Mental Health Support Workers (FT & Casual) (Inner West, Leichhardt)
Job No:
26552
Location:
Sydney, NSW
- Join a recognised leading provider of mental health services
- Enjoy a challenging and rewarding role working within professional and dynamic teams
- Attractive remuneration with tax-free salary packaging benefits up to $16,050 per year
- Enjoy family-friendly and flexible working conditions
About the Organisation
The Richmond Fellowship of NSW (RFNSW) is a rapidly growing non-government organisation (NGO). For over 40 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 living 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.
- 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 aims to challenge and overcome prejudice and stigma.
- Lobbies for increased resources to improve services for people with a mental illness.
About the Opportunities
The Richmond Fellowship of NSW (RFNSW) has exciting opportunities for a full time and casual Community Mental Health Support Workers to join their specialised team in Inner West, Leichhardt.
The full time role will work within the Complex Support team to provide 24 hour, seven days per week support services to clients based in a community home located in Inner West, Leichhardt. Support programs have a focus on, but are not limited to, self-care, social, living, vocational, education/training and community integration/advocacy. Providing support will generally mean enabling people to live as independently as possible within the community.
The casual roles will support the team and they will also assist in offering short-term respite relief within the community.
Your day to day duties may include:
- Ensuring that the services provided in the various programs are consistent with the aims and objectives of RFNSW, and that services are delivered in accordance with the standards of the National Standards for Mental Health and NSW Disability Services Act;
- Preparing and maintaining client's file documentation and being accountable for outcomes;
- Promoting, encouraging and supporting the rights of clients to participate in decision-making at every level of service delivery;
- Being responsible for managing and planning your own work.
Successful applicants will have a Certificate IV in Mental Health Work (Non-clinical), or be willing to undertake and successfully complete this qualification (or an approved tertiary equivalent). 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, the 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!
The successful applicant will join an organisation that recognises and values its people as demonstrated by:
- Tax-Free Salary Packaging available of up to $16,050 (full-time staff only);
- Family-friendly and flexible working conditions;
- Generous leave provisions including paid parental leave;
- 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.