Community Support Workers (HASI)
Job No:
N69
Location:
Marrickville and North Ryde NSW
- Highly autonomous and challenging community based role
- Monthly RDOs, Salary Packaging + Leave loading!
- Leading NGO that encourages and supports training & further study opportunities
About the Organisation
New Horizons Enterprises Limitedis a leading non-profit provider of accommodation, employment and support solutions for people with disabilities and mental illness, as well as those who are frail-aged.
Founded in 1981, the organisation is growing rapidly and today delivers around a million hours of support to approximately 4000 people in New South Wales.
Services range from out-reach and in-reach support to job placement and supported employment, from residential and community aged care to humanitarian and Indigenous support services. Head Office is based in North Ryde, however services extend across Sydney, the Central Coast, Hunter, Mid North Coast, Blue Mountains and Northern Rivers regions in NSW, and Geelong and Melbourne in Victoria.
About the Opportunities
New Horizons has an opportunity for full time Community Support Workers to join its dedicated Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) in Marrickville and North Ryde.
The HASI program is a partnership between NSW Health, NSW Housing and New Horizons and aims to offer individualised and recovery oriented support for people living with a mental health disorder within the community.
Recovery oriented support can assist consumers to feel more confident in utilising existing strengths and resources, expanding social networks, participating in their community and sustaining hope. The program offers varying levels of support, from 5 hours per week up to 35 hours per week, and provides support across 7 days, 365 days per year. There is no overnight work required.
The main aim of this position will be to help increase opportunities for people with a mental health disorder to reconnect with their community and to live independently. This could involve support to access local services, support to increase daily living skills, financial management and to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
About You
To be considered for the Community Support Worker position, you must hold a minimum of a Certificate III in Mental Health, Community Services or a relevant field. Demonstrated experience in the mental health field including supporting people in a community and/or residential setting would be beneficial.
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 Senior First Aid Certificate will also be held in high regard. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Criminal Record Check and a Working with Children check.
About the Benefits
New Horizons offers a competitive remuneration package and salary sacrifice options. In addition to this you will also receive monthly RDO's and enjoy family friendly work hours, with fantastic working conditions. The organisation truly values its employees, and actively encourages training and further study.
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!
This is an amazing opportunity to truly make a positive difference in a rewarding role, while gaining valuable experience, learning new skills and driving your career forward!
Applications close COB 27th April 2012.