TeamHEALTH has become the leading not for profit provider of mental health services in the Top End of the Northern Territory. TeamHEALTH has provided outreach services, support and advocacy for Territorians with mental illness for over 30 years.

TeamHEALTH are committee to providing supports that enable the recovery of participants by providing choice and control and opportunities to live a meaningful life and be a valuable member of the Community. The recovery approach when working with individuals will be different depending upon where the participant is on their recovery journey.

The Wellbeing Worker role provides mutual support and motivation and may include mentoring in the work they conduct alongside TeamHEALTH participants. The Wellbeing Worker will support participants and foster hope, through listening, sharing and offering suggestions based on their experience, however careful handling of professional boundaries is also expected.

Daily tasks will include supporting participants to engage in community, social and recreational activities, support with daily living skills and engaging participants in person centred and strengths based conversations to support individual goals.

Ideally possessing qualifications in a relevant community services, mental health or related area the successful applicant will have an understanding of the recovery model and psychosocial rehabilitation and how mental illness can affect an individuals day to day living.

This position is available on a casual basis.

TeamHEALTH recognises the value of experience in all facets of life and work and encourages individuals with a lived experience of mental illness to apply.

The successful applicant will be required to have a current National Police Certificate, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, NT Driver’s Licence and completed the NDIS Worker Orientation Module.

TeamHEALTH offers above award conditions, salary packaging and a friendly and flexible work environment. An attractive salary package will be negotiated with the successful applicant commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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Please note applications must include a document addressing the selection criteria. Applications not addressing the selection criteria will not be considered.

Enquiries can be directed to [email protected] using the subject line: Wellbeing Worker - NDIS Supports enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.