Support Worker- Full time

About Ruah

Ruah is a leading valuesdriven employer in Western Australias community services sector. Our staff go boldly not just supporting people in need but working to end homelessness end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WAs biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion where difference is valued celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About the Role

We are seeking passionate people with experience providing psychosocial support to people living with mental health challenges. As a Support Worker you will work in a trauma informed way to liaise with Support Coordinators and provide capacity building support as determined by the clients recovery goals. The focus of work is to support clients to reconnect with community and improve their mental health and wellbeing and overall quality of life. The successful applicants will have experience in working with clients in a family inclusive way working in a team environment and liaising with mental health professionals housing providers and other appropriate services to support the clients recovery journey.

This is a permanent full time position. The successful candidate will be working week days between Monday and Friday between the hours of 8am and 5pm.

What were looking for

As well as the above experience we will be looking for:

• Completion of or progress towards a relevant qualification in Mental Health (Certificate II/III) and/or relevant work experience.
• Ability to engage with individuals within different levels of needs and build and maintain a professional relationship.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to the functioning of the team.
• Ability to model positive behaviours emotional maturity coping skills and resilience.
• Good interpersonal and effective communication skills.
• Understanding of basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and client reporting system.
• Willingness and ability to work within and contribute to the vision mission core values and the guiding principles of the organisation.
• Knowledge and understanding of diversity gender and social inclusion particularly Aboriginal culture.

What do we offer

• A salary aligned with Level 2 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award) starting at $66230.
• Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging (to extend your take home pay) with:
• up to $15900 core packaging
• an additional $2650 in meal entertainment packaging
• benefits for salary packaging travel accommodation parking fees education expenses and more!
• 5 weeks annual leave annual leave loading of 17.5.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave with flexibility to take at 32 weeks halfpay (uniquely new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months service).
• Free independent and confidential access for you and your direct family to EAP.
• Free Ruahpaid Journey Cover (insurance for when youre getting to and from work).
• Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups joining us at Pride events being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much much more!

Required compliance documents:

• Current drivers license
• National Police Clearance Certificate
• Working with Children Check

How to apply

Wed love to hear from you!

Please click apply create your LiveHire profile and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages helping us understand your fit for this role.

Closing date for applications: Monday 24th February 2025

For further information please contact Emma McKelvey Team Lead Mental Health and Wellness North on.

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged and to do this weneed people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right. Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.

Ruah has a zero tolerance against child abuse and are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and their right to feel safe and be safe across all areas of our organisation.