We are hiring!!
Are you wanting to work in mental health? If you are studying that is ok. This role offers the flexibility to achieve a work-life balance, allowing you to shape your career around your lifestyle!
Ideally you would be able to start as soon as possible... so you will need to have all of your checks up to date.
The Opportunity
The role of a Psychosocial Support Worker is to provide support to people experiencing mental health issues. The ability to support people where there may be co-occurring conditions such as intellectual, cognitive, physical disabilities and/or substance use disorders is essential
The role includes:
- Offering mentoring, companionship and social support
- Assisting clients with community re-engagement and therapy coaching
- Transporting and accompanying clients to and from appointments
- Working individually with clients to assist and achieve therapeutic goals.
Employment Requirements:
- Working towards a Qualification / Tertiary Education Certificate in a mental health related discipline is preferred
- A successful National Police Check
- A cleared Working with Children’s Check
- A current Australian Driver’s License and ownership or on-demand use of a roadworthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance
- Current Mental Health First Aid Certificate (preferable but not mandatory)
- Ability to meet the psychosocial and physical requirements of the role
- Patience and an authentic, compassionate desire to help others.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: From $35.15 per hour
Benefits:
- Travel reimbursement
Licence/Certification:
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module (Preferred)
- Working with Children Check (Preferred)
- National Police Certificate (Preferred)
- Driver Licence (Required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
