Family and Carer Mental Health Program, of Uniting - Recovery division, offers education, training and individual support services to families and Carers of those with mental illness, aiming to improve care well-being, resilience, coping skills and relationships. 

• 4 days per week position in Seven Hills
• Provide support & training to Carers of people with mental health illness
• SCHADS 2 plus Generous Salary packaging benefits

Your New role

This role is responsible for providing education, training, and individual support to families and carers of people with mental illness, aiming to improve their wellbeing, resilience, coping skills and relationships. Working within the recovery model and using a holistic, person-centred approach, you will support the carer to achieve their goals and build capacity so they can support their loved one with a mental illness.

Essential Criteria

• Certificate IV in Community Services, Mental Health, Youth Work, or equivalent and relevant to the field of work.
• Current First aid Certificate
• One (1) or more years’ experience in your field of expertise, including at least one (1) year leading a small team.
• Understanding of issues and concerns affecting mental health consumers with a working knowledge of and commitment to consumers rights and responsibilities.
• Experience providing individual advocacy for families and carers of people with mental illness.
• Ability to facilitate support groups for families and carers.
• Understanding and application of the principles of Recovery Oriented Mental Health Practice.
• Demonstrated ability to develop individual support plans with carers, with a focus on supporting the carer to reach their goals.
• Strong knowledge of local service networks. 

Even better

• Mental Health First Aid certificate, or equivalent.
• Completion of ASIST training and/or experience in suicide intervention.
• Experience with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

What we offer

• Competitive salary and salary sacrificing options
• Professional development and training opportunities
• A professional and friendly work environment
• An opportunity to promote hope and recovery in people’s lives.

To Apply, click the "Apply Now" button & attach your Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Position criteria.

At Uniting we believe vaccination to be the best way to keep our employees and clients safe from COVID-19.  We require all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

Enquiries to Talent Acquisition Specialist Rose Rivera on [email protected] using the subject line: Support Worker - Family Carer & Mental Health Program enquiry via EthicalJobs. Ref 500010