Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 29th Nov 2019
“Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society”
The Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) Service, based in Preston, is a ten bed sub-acute facility that provides an 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. During their stay consumers are assisted to develop a wellness plan including relapse prevention. The staff team at the PARC will consist of a Manager, a Senior Practice Leader and a number of Community Rehabilitation and Support Workers (CRSW’s) and is staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The operation of PARC operates a 7-day rotating roster of morning and afternoon shifts. Shift allowances and penalties apply.
Community Rehabilitation and Support Workers provide a range of rehabilitation and support to consumers, which are tailored to meet their individual needs. Community Support Workers at Neami National work within a team approach and are supported by regular opportunities to reflect upon their practice.
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.
“Neami’s been amazing for career development. I’ve gone through several different types of roles and positions. Over the last 11 years there have been so many opportunities to engage with, and the organisation really supports people to do that”