Mental Health & Wellbeing Trainee

• Experience on the job training whilst you study to deliver recovery-orientated services to clients with mental ill health
• Fixed term 8 month role | Full time
• Pakenham Location

Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived and living experience of mental distress and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds.

Mind Australia is one of the country’s leading community-managed specialist Mental Health service providers with a range of residential, mobile outreach, centre based and online services. We have been supporting people living with the day-to-day impacts of mental illness, as well as their families, friends and carers for over 40 years.

We provide practical and motivational support that helps people to develop the skills they need to move on, thrive and improve the quality of their lives. It’s an approach to Mental Health and wellbeing that looks at the whole person in the context of their daily life. Mind is committed to diversity and social inclusion.

About the role

The Earn and Learn Traineeship program, delivered in partnership with the Victorian Government’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Workforce Strategy, aims to build a diverse, skilled multidisciplinary Mental Health and wellbeing workforce and deliver a new student and traineeship program, provide on the job training and education opportunities to streamline an easy transition into future employment in the Mental Health sector.

We are seeking an empathic, self-motivated Mental Health & Wellbeing Trainee for a 8 month fixed term, full time opportunity to work in our Housing with Support service in Pakenham. As a trainee you will be provided with on the job training whilst studying to deliver positive person-centred, recovery-oriented supports to clients to achieve their wellbeing goals, build capacity and life skills, strengthen social connections, develop service provider networks and grow confidence to live independently in the community.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high quality services and facilitate positive educational and social experiences.
• Support clients to return to their community, live independently and enjoy a meaningful life through a staged approach to recovery.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team offering specialised psychosocial support.
• Conduct group programs that aid clients to build their skills and focus on recovery.
• Collaborate with a range of services and the community to ensure a co-ordinated, integrated response to client’s recovery goals.

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications not required but evidence of enrolment and commitment to completing Certificate IV in Mental Health is required.
• Some experience in working with people with Mental Health issues, complex needs and interacting with families and carers is desirable.
• Ability to provide information and mentoring to build capability, establish social relationships, create community networks and access to relevant services.
• Understanding of facilitating group activities for clients experiencing mental ill health is desirable.
• Understanding of the Community Services sector and ability to build strong relationships with service providers, clinical teams and key stakeholders.

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. allows you to allocate a portion of your pre-tax income to cover living expenses (e.g. rent, mortgage, child care, car leasing expenses etc.)
• Generous leave entitlements including 8 weeks paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Learning, development and career opportunities.

Interested?

To obtain a position description and apply online visit Mind Careers - reference number 494412. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Monday 5 February 2024. Please contact the person below for more information.

Raffaele Quattrocchi - Educator - Trainee Workforce
***************@mindaustralia.org.au

The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, NDIS Workers Screening Check and the ability to obtain vaccinations against COVID-19.

 PD Mental Health & Wellbeing Trainee (Earn & Learn) 20231214.pdf