Mental Health Support Worker

DO YOU LOVE LEARNING? ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF SUPERVISION? AND WORKING AS PART OF A SUPPORTIVE TEAM? COME JOIN US AS SUPPORTING YOUR LIFE!

We are recruiting for Mental Health Support workers.

We are a mental health service provider who works within a person-centred, recovery-oriented framework. We are passionate about providing meaningful support to people with psychosocial disabilities.

Would you like to be part of a supportive, interdisciplinary team, who specialise in mental health?
Would you like to contribute to helping people live their best lives? While being supported to improve your practices with the opportunity for career progression?

If you answered “yes” to the above, we are looking for you!

We provide psychosocial recovery coaching, mental health support work, and counselling services. Our services are in-home, in community, one-on-one, and in group settings.

We are looking for empathetic and passionate people to join our vibrant team of mental health workers.

We are located in Perth and we are looking for people who can provide services to North, Lower North, Western and Inner Perth areas.

The successful applicant will possess the following:

Qualifications and certification:

· Commenced studies in Certificate IV in Mental Health or equivalent (essential)

· Driver's license, clean and reliable vehicle, and comprehensive insurance (essential)

· Working with children's check (essential)

· NDIS Workers screening clearance (essential)

· First Aid and CPR certification (essential)

Attributes and attitudes:

· Available for a minimum of 25 hours work per week

· Available for 3-4 weekdays per week

· Maintain a holistic view to recovery

· Work within a person-centred approach

· Enjoy learning and reflective practice

· Great communication skills

· The ability to think outside the box

· Thrive on helping people to live their best life!

In return, you will be rewarded with:

· Ongoing training and support

· Excellent remuneration

· Be a part of an inspired team

· Connect with likeminded people

· Spend time doing things you genuinely enjoy

· Work hours that accommodate your lifestyle

We strongly encourage graduate students of Psychology, Social Work and Counselling to apply.

If you are interested to find out more or apply for this position, please email your resume and one-page cover letter to sarah@sylwa.com.au

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $30.00 – $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

• Flexible hours

Supplemental pay types:

• Penalty rates

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Perth WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Required)
• Working with Children Check (Required)
• National Police Certificate (Required)
• Driver Licence (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)