Mental Health Recovery Worker - Health and Wellbeing (Residential) Community Services | Launceston
Permanent, part-time positions based in Rocherlea These roles are a minimum of 100 hours over a 4 week roster period.
About us: Anglicare Tasmania is a non-profit organisation providing a wide range of community services to the people of Tasmania. We are part of the national Anglicare Australia network of organisations. Anglicare advocates for social justice and aids people in times of need. We provide programs relating to ageing and disability, health, housing, families, drug and alcohol treatment and support and more.
About the Role: The Residential Rehabilitation & Recovery Services provide step up and step down intervention in addition to medium term residential support in a community setting. Employees work collaboratively with mental health services to provide individualised psychosocial and skills-based support and therapeutic group activities.
The successful applicants will possess demonstrable competency, knowledge, understanding and/or skills in the following areas: Knowledge and experience in supporting people who have severe and persistent mental ill health; Knowledge and skills in providing effective psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery including intake, non-clinical assessment, recovery planning, referral, and effective exit planning; High level of interpersonal and verbal communication skills including the ability to conduct non-clinical assessments; A minimum qualification of a Diploma of Community Services; First Aid and Assist Clients with Medication accreditation (training can be provided). What we offer you: An attractive salary including Salary Packaging; A 7% Graduate Loading payable where you hold a degree in a relevant discipline; A friendly and supportive work environment. To be considered for the position, applicants are asked to show: Evidence of their competency and experience; Good organisational skills and an ability to record actions accurately; Knowledge in a broad range of disabilities and mental health areas; A keenness to learn. The Position Description can be found below. For further information about this position please contact Alisha Turner, Senior Program Manager – Mental Health, on 1800 242 232 or during business hours.
The successful applicant will be required to: Provide a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment/volunteer category) including NDIS Worker Screening Check if you are applying for the 1st time or have renewed your registration since 1st February 2021; Present an unsupervised contact with children or vulnerable people type National Police Check (no older than 12 months); Provide an International Police Check if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia after the age of 16; Provide a satisfactory Anglicare assessed medical; Provide a current provisional or full Australian Driver Licence. On commencement the successful applicant will be required to undertake our structured Safeguarding Children Training program.
This position is available for an immediate start and applications will be shortlisted upon receipt. If you are interested in joining our team, please click on the 'APPLY' link below to commence your application. You will be required to submit an up to date resume and cover letter which outlines your relevant skills for the role and addresses the demonstrated competencies.
PLEASE NOTE: Other vacancies that may arise in the near future may also be filled from this selection process.
Anglicare Tasmania is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for positions with Anglicare Tasmania must undergo screening processes prior to a successful appointment.
Anglicare Tasmania is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and LGBTIQ+ communities.
Anglicare Tasmania is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work environment where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential.
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