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Mental Health Support Worker
- Gillies Plains, SA, Australia, 5086
- Community and Client Services
- Casual
- Permanent Part-Time
Become an integral part of our dedicated team at Chrysalis, a Forensic Mental Health Service, as a Mental Health Support Worker. We offer both Casual and Permanent Part-Time positions and recognise that many applicants are balancing study or other life commitments. While we are committed to providing flexibility, we are particularly seeking candidates who can offer broad availability and work a variety of shifts across our 24/7 roster .
Please specify in your application as to which position you are applying for to enable a smoother process.
About The Role
As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will be an integral part of our team, ensuring the day-to-day support and engagement of Chrysalis residents. Your role involves assisting residents with psychosocial supports, fostering independent living skills, and overseeing social and recreational activities in a recovery-oriented and trauma-informed manner.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
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Provide professional support for individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability, or acquired brain injury.
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Implement Recovery-Orientated practices.
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Deliver trauma-informed service delivery.
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Support medication administration .
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Work within a 24/7 roster, including weekends and public holidays - Mornings, Afternoons and Nights flexibility required
Qualifications and Requirements:
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Certificate 4 in Mental Health or equivalent tertiary qualification.
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Currently undertaking a Bachelor of Social Work, Psychology, or equivalent.
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Full, unrestricted South Australian Driver’s License.
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First Aid and CPR certificate.
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National Police Certificate.
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DHS Vulnerable Person Related Employment Check, DHS Aged Care Employment Check, DHS Disability Employment Check, or DHS Working with Children Check.
About Us
Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, overcome disadvantage and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services.
Why Work For Us?
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In addition to your salary you can package up to $15,900 per year pre tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card.
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How could working for a Not-For-Profit impact your take home pay? Visit our salary packaging provider for details - Access Pay
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Paid Maternity Leave
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Early Intervention Physio Program
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Discounted Private Health Insurance
Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org
What Next?
Please attach a cover letter addressing the role and a current resume.
We will be shortlisting and interviewing applicants as they are submitted. Apply early.
As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks.
Uniting Communities is an equal opportunity employer committed to a safe, inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
