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SalaryProvide support to Participants living with complex trauma, Mental Health, and psycho-social disabilities. Day to day support to participants help Participants to build their capacity and work towards meeting their goals and aspirations.
Roles available in Cardiff, Rutherford & Thornton.
About the Role**WeCare NSW encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with a disability and women**
We are on the lookout for kind, compassionate experienced female therapeutic, Mental Health & psycho-social Support Workers to join our team working with people with Mental Health challenges.
You will be working directly with complex trauma, psycho-social challenges and learning difficulties. Your flexibility across a 24/7 roster will help provide consistent, holistic support for individuals to build their capacity and achieve their goals. Sleep over shifts are a requirement of this role.
About UsWe Care NSW is a provider of specialist Aboriginal disability services. We are a growing Not for Profit organisation that prides itself on offering quality support services to those living with a disability. Our service delivery covers children, young people and adults in the Maitland, Newcastle, Hunter and Tweed/Ballina regions with current expansion to Taree and Broken Hill.
The people we support are the focus of our care and their wellbeing and quality of life is our priority. We are committed to assisting individuals to meet their goals and live as valued and respected members of their community.
Why We Care NSW?
Access to salary packaging, giving you more take home pay each fortnight, inclusive of MV leasing and entertainment benefits.
Family friendly organisation who understands work/life balance and whose core values align with yours: Caring, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety.
We Care NSW offers all staff ongoing training and 24 hour support as we want to see you grow and provide opportunity of career progression within our organisation.
Skills and Experience
- Certificate IV in Community Service/Disability Services or equivalent qualification with equivalent experience in the disability or Mental Health, OOHC sectors
- A responsible attitude and strong rapport building skills – strong skills in maintaining positive, dignified and respectful relationships with participants, their families and other health and Support Workers
- Ability to use clear and concise language in verbal communication and set clear boundaries
- Demonstrated ability to calmly de-escalate emotive situations
- Ability to apply understanding of ‘duty of care’ to delivering support services and escalate issues when required
- Demonstrated ability to write and maintain accurate written records and documentation
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
In accordance with the We Care NSW, Health and Wellbeing Program to support the safety of our participants and staff, applicants are required to provide evidence of COVID-19 full vaccination (minimum 2 doses) unless a medical exemption is provided.
Our Culture
We Care NSW is committed to providing our services under a value-based practice. We support Empowerment when we listen without judgement so others can speak up about what is important to them, voice their ideas and concerns and participate as equal partners in decisions that affect them. We show respect in the courtesy of our words, the tone of our voice and through our actions.
How to Apply
Click the "APPLY" button and attach a cover letter addressing each of the selection criteria in addition to your resume. For further enquiries and/or a copy of the position description please call 02 4013 6*** or email **@wecarensw.com.au
