Mental Health Support Worker, CLS

At Uniting weve been delivering Community Mental Health Support work for over 20years. What started on a smaller scale has grown across NSW reflecting the increasing need for quality recovery-focused mental health support in our the OpportunityThe is a permanent full-time opportunity working 38 hours/ week where you will be required to provide community outreach support across Newcastle. - Office location Garden Suburb - shift times 9am 5pm Monday -Friday Were looking for an empathetic and resilient Mental Health Support Worker to join our collaborative Newcastle team. This is an opportunity to work alongside people living with severe and persistent mental health conditions supporting them to build independence strengthen community connections and work towards the recovery goals that matter most to a Mental Health Support Worker youll work closely with a Team Leader and Senior Mental Health Support Workers to provide flexible individualised psychosocial supports to consumers aged 16 years and support people transitioning from hospital into the community as well as those referred through Local Health Districts and other community services helping them achieve greater independence and improved quality of You In the RoleSupporting consumers to identify and achieve their recovery with appointments including but not limited to GPs mental health services and community treatment order confidence with daily living skills including meal planning and social inclusion and connection with local community groups and consumers through significant life events including housing legal and health-related progress and outcomes to support quality service Community Living Supports (CLS)The Enhanced Adult Community Living Supports (CLS) program is a voluntary community outreach service supporting adults living with severe and persistent mental health a recovery-oriented and capacity-building framework we work alongside consumers to:Build independence and community practical life wellbeing and quality of their own identified recovery YouWere looking for someone who is compassionate adaptable and committed to supporting people on their recovery journey.A minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health or Community in Social Work Psychology or Counselling may also be working within a mental health or community services understanding of recovery-oriented and person-centred ability to build trusting professional relationships with consumers and resilience and excellent communication skills.A collaborative approach to teamwork and shared caseload organisational and record-keeping skills.A current unrestricted drivers importantly youll have a genuine belief that recovery is possible and a passion for supporting people to live meaningful lives within their We OfferAt Uniting youll be part of an organisation committed to making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable people and communities.A supportive and experienced team induction and buddy learning and professional development vehicles available for community opportunity to work within a respected established and growing mental health chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of people experiencing complex mental health - Free confidential wellbeing and counselling service for employees and their familiesOperational and clinical supervisionSalary Packaging - up to $18500 per annum to increase your take-home payOngoing training and development4 Me Days extra paid leave each year (pro rata) to rest recharge and focus on what matters most4 CPD Days per calendar year (pro-rata Part time employees)U Rewards exclusive discounts from leading retailersShould you have any questions please contact Alex Sullivan from Unitings Talent Acquisition Team /0Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which include National Police Checks Working with Children Checks and Reference UnitingWhen youre part of Uniting youre part of a diverse purpose-led team of people making a real difference in the world around them. We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy community services and spiritual care. Our purpose is to inspire people enliven communities and confront acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australias First Peoples. We pay our respects to Elders past present and emerging and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.