Support Worker – Psychosocial / Mental Health Uniting NSW & ACT

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Support Worker – Psychosocial Services helps people living with severe mental illness in Western Sydney to access short-term care to improve their wellbeing.  Together, they develop customised care plans and provide support in individual and group sessions.  The Support Worker assist client in their NDIS applications and provide individualised psychosocial support. 

  • 2 Full time positions Seven Hills
  • Opportunity to promote hope & recovery in people’s lives
  • SCHADS Level 3 plus Generous Salary packaging benefits (pay less tax)

Essential Criteria:

  • Certificate IV in Community Services, Mental Health or related field
  • Experience working with consumers with severe and persistent mental illness
  • Understanding of the Principles of Recovery Orientated Mental Health Practice
  • Working knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) including submitting applications 
  • Ability to provide individualized psychosocial support to people living with severe and persistent mental illness
  • A current full driver’s license and First Aid Certificate

To Apply, click the Apply button & attach your Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Position criteria.

Benefits & culture

As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply. 

  • Salary packaging entitlements (Pay less tax), Company Rewards
  • Ongoing training & development, including cultural awareness training
  • Career progression and development opportunities in a large organization

Enquiries to Talent Acquisition Specialist Rose Rivera on [email protected] .  Ref 503833

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