About us:

It's an exciting time to be part of our journey. You may have noticed we've recently changed our name from Aftercare to Stride.

We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.

Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it’s a name that’s purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.

As we embark on our next stage, join us to make a difference. We're here to Stride. 

On offer:

• This is a brand new residential service - multiple contracts on offer (both part-time permanent & casual positions)
• Based in Ipswich
• Paying on Schads Level 3 plus Superannuation
• May be eligible for salary packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!!) & meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650!
• Excellent training & career development

For permanent staff:

• Leave loading at 17.5%
• Paid Parental Leave

Role overview:

• Provide quality support and services to people with a mental illness, who live in supported accommodation.
• Provide support that is client focused, community oriented, and sensitive.
• Assist people with a mental illness to maintain key organisational and other relationships, which facilitate independent living.
• Increase access and equity for clients within a "collaborative recovery model of psychosocial rehabilitation".
• Assist people with mental illness to improve daily living skills.
• Encourage clients to practice personal hygiene and educate on healthy living habits.
• Encourage clients to assist in daily household tasks.
• Mentor clients in building productive relationships and using effective conflict resolution strategies.

Requirements:

• Minimum of Cert IV in mental health or community services related discipline (ideally a completed diploma or degree).
• Demonstrated effective listening, empathy and communication skills.
• Experience in working with people experiencing mental illness.
• Ability to think and act calmly and deal sensitively with distressed people.
• Understanding of the principles of duty of care, rights to privacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to help program participants link in with other relevant community resources and to promote the rights, responsibilities and recovery of program participants.
• Demonstrated ability to work with families, carers, government agencies and community services.
• Willingness to abide by the Disability Services Acts and Standards and Work Health & Safety Act.
• Competence with Microsoft Office.
• Must be available for both day, weekend and overnight shifts.
• Current driver's license.

Apply Now!

To apply complete the online application form, attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.

Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt.