Mental Health Outreach Worker
Mental Health Outreach Worker
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Job Description
- Max term part time role
- Located at St Kilda
About the opportunity
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Outreach Worker to support individuals with severe and enduring mental illness who face barriers accessing traditional services. This role delivers flexible person-centred and recovery-focused outreach in homes the community and other settings.
Key responsibilities include promoting wellbeing reducing isolation enhancing social inclusion and connecting participants with relevant services. Through assertive outreach and collaborative care planning you will help individuals maintain mental health stability and achieve personal goals.
This role supports the goals of the Engagement Hub day program by ensuring timely tailored support for those at risk of disengagement or facing complex challenges.
Benefits of working at Uniting
Our work isnt easy but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.
In addition to a salary equivalent to SCHADS Level 4 super you can access the following.
- An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave
- Ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent groceries bills clothing and much more
- 10% discount for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre
- A great location in St Kilda close to public transport
- Access training and development opportunities to help you grow
About you
We are looking for someone who is able to work with people from all walks of life. The role will work closely with other Uniting Vic Tas services. You will have:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work psychology youth work or related fields.
- A minimum of Certificate IV in Mental Health or equivalent
- First Aid & CPR
- WWCC
- Valid police check
- Full drivers license
How to apply
Click APPLY to submit your interest and well be in touch shortly. Well be reviewing applications as they come through as were keen to engage with someone.
If you have questions about the opportunity please contact Ryan Bourke on
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times. As a child safe organisation employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.
Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.
Employment Type
Part-Time
