Permanent, part-time position (60.8 hours fortnightly) based in Hobart CBD

About us:

Anglicare Tasmania is a non-profit organisation providing a wide range of community services to the people of Tasmania. We are part of the national Anglicare Australia network of organisations. Anglicare advocates for social justice and aids people in times of need. We provide programs relating to ageing and disability, health, housing, families, drug and alcohol treatment and support and more.

About the Role:
The Practitioner – Health & Wellbeing (Way Back Program) is responsible for providing non-clinical care and practical psychosocial support to individuals in the first three months following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis.
The Way Back is a non-clinical support service focused on providing practical psychosocial support to people experiencing a suicidal crisis or who have attempted suicide.
Support is provided for up to three months and targets those at the highest risk through referrals following hospital presentations or through specialist mental health services.

The successful applicant will possess demonstrable competency, knowledge, understanding and/or skills in the following areas:

• An understanding of the processes people utilise to overcome adversity/distress arising from
• life challenges.
• Demonstrated case management skills and ability to work effectively with clients, family
• members and service providers to identify solutions.
• An ability to recognise and understand people’s intrinsic resourcefulness.
• Sound understanding of the personal, family, and social issues associated with suicidal ideation and attempts, including awareness of groups identified to be at increased risk of suicide.
• Good understanding of recovery principles and/or strengths-based principles.
• Provide support in a manner consistent with Anglicare’s values and practice principles.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly with individuals and their families/carers who may be experiencing significant distress.
• High level of competency using technology to coordinate client care, to collaborate with other providers and report outcomes.
• Experience liaising with external service providers including specialist mental health services, GPs and other community-based services and organisations.
• Demonstrate high level of communication and interpersonal skills with people who access our services, colleagues, other service providers and stakeholders.
• Certificate or degree qualification applicable to the delivery of non-clinical psychosocial support services

What we offer you:

• an attractive salary including Salary Packaging; 
• a 7% Graduate Loading payable where you hold a degree in a relevant discipline;
• professional development opportunities;
• a friendly and supportive work environment.

To be considered for the position, applicants are asked to show:

• Knowledge of, and experience working with local mental health and social services sectors.
• Demonstrated interest and/or experience working with people with mental health issues.
• Demonstrated interest and/or experience working with cultural and community groups known to be at a higher risk of suicide (e.g. males, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people).

For further information about this position please contact Brad Smith, Way Back Program Manager, on 0437 976 647 or [email protected] during business hours.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• provide a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment/volunteer category) including NDIS Worker Screening Check if you are applying for the 1st time or have renewed your registration since 1st February 2021;
• present an unsupervised contact with children or vulnerable people type National Police Check (no older than 12 months);
• provide an International Police Check if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia after the age of 16;
• provide a satisfactory Anglicare assessed medical:
• provide evidence of your COVID-19 Digital Certificates (including booster) or a vaccination exemption;
• provide a current provisional or full Australian Driver Licence.

On commencement the successful applicant will be required to undertake our structured Safeguarding Children Training program.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: SUNDAY, 29th October 2023, at 6.00pm.

This position is available for an immediate start and applications will be shortlisted upon receipt.

If you are interested in reading the position description and joining our team, please click on the ‘Apply’‘ button. You will be required to submit an up to date resume and cover letter which outlines your relevant skills for the role and addresses the demonstrated competencies.

For more information about our process, check out: https://www.anglicare-tas.org.au/working-with-anglicare/

PLEASE NOTE: Other vacancies that may arise in the near future may also be filled from this selection process.

About Anglicare Tasmania

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for positions with Anglicare Tasmania must undergo screening processes prior to a successful appointment.

Anglicare Tasmania is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and LGBTIQ+ communities.

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work environment where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential.