Community Mental Health Support Workers

• Are you looking for a challenge?

• Want to make a difference in mental health?
  

About the Organisation

The Richmond Fellowship of NSW (RFNSW) is a rapidly growing NGO. For over 30 years the organisation has provided community based mental health support and rehabilitation services throughout metropolitan, regional, rural and remote NSW.

RFNSW is recognised as a leading provider of mental health services and promotes the rights of those with mental illness.

RFNSW is committed to providing high quality services and is looking for insightful, innovative and adaptable individuals dedicated to making a difference in mental health.

The RFNSW:

• Provides a range of accommodation services with varying levels of support that enable people with mental illness to live in the community in an environment of support and acceptance.
• Provides and facilitates access to, recovery and psychosocial rehabilitation programs that assist each person to maximise his or her potential to function at an optimum individual level.
• Supports people to be able to take greater responsibility for their lives.
• Provides flexible services in response to the identified needs of people with mental illness.
• Involves friends and families in the service.
• Promotes positive attitudes towards people with a mental illness in the community and to challenge and overcome prejudice and stigma.
• Lobbies for increased resources to improve services for people with a mental illness.

About the Opportunity

The Richmond Fellowship of New South Wales has an exciting opportunity for Full Time and Part Time Community Mental Health Support Workers to join their dynamic team in Wagga Wagga.

Your role will focus on supporting people with psychiatric disabilities and mental health problems living in their own homes. Through skill development, community access, community participation, and promoting opportunities for people with disabilities, you will enhance opportunities for independent living. The care and support you will provide are tailored to meet the varied needs of the individual.

Ideally you will have experience and qualifications in the areas of Community Work, Mental Health and/or Welfare. If not, you will be willing to obtain a Certificate IV in Mental Health Work (Non-Clinical). 

It is also essential that applicants possess a current NSW Driver's Licence and have the right to work in Australia.

Importantly, you will be a caring and understanding individual, with strong communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work in challenging situations. An enthusiasm for the industry, and a genuine desire to help others and improve the community, is essential!

Join this vibrant organisation that recognises and values its people as demonstrated by:

• 2% wage increase every six months;
  
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging available of up to $16,050;
  
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions;
• Generous leave provisions including paid maternity leave of up to seven weeks;
  
• 17.5% leave loading and the ability to cash in up to two weeks annual leave per year;
  
• A talent management and study assistance program;
  
• Career development opportunities;
• Access to regular professional supervision, peer support and critical incident support services; and
• Comprehensive infrastructure including fleet motor vehicles, mobile phones and other resources for work purposes.

Successful applicants will be appointed subject to criminal record and referee checks.