We are looking for Mental Health Workers to join the Choice Mental Health team in providing one to one community based care to children, young people and adults experiencing mental ill health.
Choice Mental Health has a mission to make a transformative difference in the community and individual lives. For us mental health begins with connection which means creating community for employees and clients alike. To that end, Choice Mental Health consists of people who seek to create an atmosphere of care and friendship between employees and clients together. We require emotionally intelligent, driven professionals who have a heart to understand others through attentive listening and proactive compassionate service. Successful applicants will be committed to going the extra mile to help each client reach their goals, no matter how big or small.
The duties of Mental Health Workers are undertaken in a client centered, strength based, fun and holistic manner that empowers the client to identify and move toward their goals. Tasks vary depending on the unique circumstance of each person being supported.
Responsibilities:
The duties of the Mental Health support worker include:
- Creatively imagining and suggesting activities, opportunities and possibilities for a client in response
- Helping clients build confidence to engage with community
- Unconditional positive regard for the individual, through highs and lows of daily living
- Assisting clients to engaging with education, employment or training, including associated admin tasks
- Being a positive agent of change through general life
- Providing client transport to assist the client with local community access and the tasks of daily living
Requirements:
- NDIS Screening Check and Working With Children Check
- Current Driver’s License & Vehicle access
- A passion and heart to see people experiencing mental ill heal th, work towards self determined goals
- Qualifications in Mental Health/Social Work/community Services regarded but all applications welcome
- Current first aid certificate with CPR (HLTAID003) highly regarded
Benefits:
- $42 including Superannuation
- Generous travel time to most appointments
- Additional $0.92 per KM’s paid when working with clients
- Learning, development and career opportunities
- Flexible working hours
To apply or obtain a copy of the Position Description please contact Choice Mental Health at 1300 647 122
Choice Mental Health is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the well-being of children and young people, and protecting them from harm. The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, NDIS Workers Screening Check and reference check.