Join our dynamic team in Western Sydney, where we provide essential community-based outreach and recovery-oriented support to individuals aged 16 and over. We work to empower individuals with varying mental health concerns to achieve greater independence and improve their overall quality of life.

Commonwealth Psychosocial Support program, or CPS, helps people living with severe mental illness in the Western Sydney region to access short-term care to improve their wellbeing.

Our specialist team collaborates with participants to develop customised care plans and provide support in individual and group sessions. 

About the role

• Permanent Full-time opportunity, Mon – Fri; 8am to 4pm shift
• SCHADS Level 3 (Commensurate with experience)
• Based in Oatlands, with a mix of office & community based

About you in the role

• Deliver individual recovery-based support and help consumers navigate essential services such as NDIS applications, Centrelink payments, and DCJ housing.
• Engage in capacity-building activities and that promote recovery and resilience.
• Support with building knowledge and capacity to improve physical and mental health of consumers.
• Manage your time effectively between community outreach and administrative tasks, ensuring thorough documentation and follow-up.
• Receive guidance and mentorship from a Senior Mental Health Support Worker.
• Demonstrated ability to develop individual support plans with consumers.
• Assist with the monitoring and review of consumer care plans, in partnership with carers/family members/clinicians’/ community organisations as appropriate.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health or Community Services
• A current full driver’s license and able to use own vehicle for visits (not to transport consumers)
• You have a genuine commitment to supporting individuals on their recovery journey.
• You can effectively engage with clients and collaborate with team members.
• Experience with or a desire to learn about recovery-oriented approaches
• You can identify and respond to potential risks, ensuring the safety and well-being of clients.
• Comfortable with the balance of community work and the administrative demands of the role.

What we offer

• Salary packaging entitlements to increase your take-home pay
• Fitness Passport, U Rewards, and other great employee benefits
• Professional development and training opportunities
• A professional and friendly work environment
• An opportunity to promote hope and recovery in people’s lives.
• Supportive Environment.  Benefit from regular supervision and mentoring to grow in your role.
• Impactful Work.  Play a vital role in helping individuals achieve their goals and live more independent lives. 

Appropriate cultural knowledge and understanding of First Nations history, challenges and protocols is important to deliver effectively in this role. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 

If you are passionate about mental health, committed to making a difference, and ready to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!

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Please contact Pallavi Bhatia from Uniting’s Talent Acquisition Team [email protected] using the subject line: Mental Health Support Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs should you have any questions.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.

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