Mental Health Worker/Peer Worker

UnitingSA, established in 1919, upholds values of respect, compassion, and justice. With a team comprising over 1,000 devoted staff and volunteers, we provide essential housing, aged care, and community assistance, benefiting more than 12,000 South Australians every year. Our collective dedication nurtures empowerment, acknowledging the inherent value of each individual. Discover our vision and values: https://unitingsa.com.au/about-us/

Role Overview:

Join UnitingSA in delivering exceptional and meaningful care as a Mental Health Worker! We currently have positions available across multiple regional locations including;

• Whyalla, 5600
• Renmark, 5341
• Pirie, 5540
• Clare, 5453
• Murray Bridge, 5253

This role supports people experiencing Mental Health challenges, by providing a range of non-clinical acute and non-acute psycho-social rehabilitation services. Within a new Mental Health Service Model, as a Mental Health Worker with UnitingSA, you will provide intensive crisis support to high intensity clients and non-acute psychosocial support to moderate intensity clients.

Within the supports provided you will work towards reducing levels of distress to increase the wellbeing of our clients. You will approach this role with meaning, providing support to build people’s independence, connection with community supports and improve consumer’s quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a range of person centred and goal-oriented support services that enable consumers to achieve their goals and improved wellbeing.
• Work with consumers to develop and achieve individual plans centred around achieving their goals.
• Observe and report on consumers health and wellbeing concerns.
• Assist consumers/team to review consumer support plan goals.
• Provide respectful support, when needed, around individual health issues.
• Plan and action time effectively to meet UnitingSA program and client needs.
• Support consumers to navigate NDIS and other relevant systems to facilitate NDIS applications, when needed.

Skills & Experience:

• A certificate 4 in Mental Health or related discipline is essential
• Experience working with adults with multiple and complex psychosocial needs.
• Experience working within a collaborative and cohesive team environment.
• Data entry skills, including computer-based case noting.
• Ability to motivate highly disengaged clients in designing and achieving personal goals.
• Skilled in problem-solving, conflict resolution and working with people experiencing crisis.
• Ability to work across both non-acute and acute settings.
• Experience and ability to work in a self-directed and autonomous outreach role.

At UnitingSA, you will work in a passionate and motivated organisation where you can see firsthand the positive difference you make in the lives of our community’s most vulnerable, delivering great client experience, every time.

Special requirements:

• National Police Clearance
• Current Working with Children Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current SA Drivers licence
• Some out of hours work including weekends may be required

What we offer:

• Salary packaging offering up to $15,900 tax-free pay annually
• Competitive salary based on experience
• 5% Annual Leave Loading
• Strong commitment to personal and professional development
• Work/life balance through flexible work arrangements.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Additional perks including discounted health insurance

For a confidential discussion, please contact Anna Sutherland, Senior Manager Wellbeing on 0477 302 ***.

For further information, a full job description can be located on our website: https://unitingsa.bigredsky.com/page.php?

Our goal is to enhance workforce diversity, catering to diverse client needs and promoting equal job opportunities. We welcome applications from all community members, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, mature-aged individuals, and people with disabilities. Explore our Reconciliation Action Plan at: https://unitingsa.com.au/rap/.

If you are inspired to make a positive difference and would like to be considered for this opportunity please apply now.  Applications close Thursday 22nd Feb 2024.

Please note, UnitingSA retains the right to close this advert earlier upon identifying a suitable candidate.

Our application process is mobile-friendly for your convenience.