• Two Full-time contract positions in Carlingford for 24 months initially
• Opportunity to promote hope & recovery in people's lives
• SCHADS 2 $63,000 to $69,000 per year (depending on experience) + Generous Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 (pay less tax) + Super

Mental Health Support Workers will support the development and monitoring of individualised recovery plans to best support consumers in reaching their recovery goals.  The Support worker will assist in the assessment of consumers and delivery of individual assistance.

The Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative Plus (HASI Plus) program of Uniting is a community-based mental health residential service providing accommodation and 16 hours or 24-hour support to adults with mental health issues, to assist them to participate in their communities. The HASI Plus service aims to support people to reach their own goals which may include employment, tenancy maintenance, physical health and mental health improvements. 

Role Overview:

The Mental Health Support Worker of HASI Plus will work with the HASI Plus, Clinical Lead, and Service Manager to ensure that the most appropriate and effective services are provided to consumers of the HASI Plus service. 

Duties and responsibilities also include:

• Assist in the delivery of individual assistance for consumers with a mental illness, based on individual recovery goals to support consumers.
• Assist with the monitoring and review of consumer recovery plans, in partnership with Clinical Lead/carers/family members/clinicians/ community organisations as appropriate.
• Complete risk assessments and safety planning activities as required for consumers engaged with service

Essential Criteria:

• Certificate IV qualification in Mental Health or related field or equivalent
• At least two years of experience working with consumers with severe and persistent mental illness
• NSW full Driver’s License or equivalent
• Understanding of the Principles of Recovery-Orientated Mental Health Practice
• Demonstrated ability to develop Individual Support Plans and utilise outcome measures
• Availability to work a 7-day rotating roster (6:30am to 3 pm, 2:30pm to 11pm, and 10:30pm to 7am) including weekends/weekdays, evenings, and public holidays

To Apply, click the 'Apply Now' button & attach your Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Essential 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)
• Ongoing training & development, including cultural awareness training
• Career progression and development opportunities

Enquiries only to Talent Acquisition Specialist Rose Rivera on 0438 206 164 or [email protected] using the subject line: Mental Health Support Workers x2 - The Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative Plus enquiry via EthicalJobs - Ref 504410.