• Excellent opportunity in a recovery oriented service!
• Work within a values based, progressive Not for Profit organisation
• Attractive salary packaging providing tax benefits available
• Casual, part-time and overnight positions available

Seeking a passionate and enthusiastic support worker to provide innovative, flexible, person centred support to people living with mental illness.

“Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society”

About the Role

• Part Time, Maximum Term Contract until 30 June 2025
• CSD Level 2 from $63,670 - $68,264 per annum (pro rata) + super + salary packaging
• Casual positions also available: $32.22 - $34.54 per hour + 25% casual loading

Geraldton Mental Health Step Up/Step Down Service is a 10 bed, maximum 28 day stay facility, that provides a Step Up/Step Down option for people who are becoming unwell or are still recovering from an acute illness and need a short period of additional support and consolidation to complement their treatment and support. Geraldton Mental Health Step Up/Step Down is operated by Neami in partnership with WA Country Health Service. GMHSS Service accepts referrals from the Mid West region. During their stay consumers are assisted to develop a wellness plan including relapse prevention. The facility is staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and operates on a 7 day rotating roster consisting of morning and afternoon and evening shifts.

As a Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker (CSRW) you will provide tailored support to people experiencing mental health issues to meet their individual goals and needs. CRSWs will have the capacity to work with individuals as well as groups promoting individual strengths, choice and empowerment.

Core duties:

• Provide direct support and rehabilitation to consumers
• Facilitate engaging groups on life skills
• Work within a recovery and trauma-based model
• Maintain records and resources
• Engage consumers and develop trusting and professional relationships
• Work within a collaborative team approach

What will you bring to the role?

• Relevant transferable experience in a similar role
• Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a team

Mandatory requirements:

• WA Working with Children Check (employee responsibility), receipt of application lodgement acceptable.
• Australian Working Rights
• Drivers licence
• Police check (refer to PD) – disclosable outcomes considered
• Covid19 Vaccination (including 3rd dose)

About Neami National

Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.

In our most recent Staff Engagement Survey, 89% of our Staff recommend Neami as a great place to work, with 87% of staff proud to say they work for Neami.

Incentives include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
• Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Excellent conditions including paid parental leave, generous long service leave, wellness and gratis leave for part time contracts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

How to apply:

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description. If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description, please contact:

Sarah Ellis, Service Manager: 0448 149 515

Applications will close once successful candidates are identified, so apply now!

No recruitment agencies candidates need apply

We celebrate multidisciplinary teams and value the rich skills and experiences brought by applicants from a range of sectors and professional backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LQBTIQA+ and all from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.