Residential Support Worker

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About us: We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.
Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it's a name that's purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.
As we embark on our next stage, join us to make a difference.
We're here to Stride.
On offer: Based in Garran, ACT2 x part-time (0.4 FTE) positions available until 31/12/2025Paying on SCHADS Level 3 plus SuperSalary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!
)Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650!Leave loading at 17.5%Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)One paid wellbeing leave day per yearPurchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12 month period (pro rata entitlement if part-time)Paid parental leave supportSupportive team environmentExcellent training and career developmentRole overview: Provide quality support and services to people with a mental illness, who live in supported accommodation.Provide support that is client-focused, community-oriented, and sensitive.Assist people with a mental illness to maintain key organisational and other relationships, which facilitate independent living.Increase access and equity for clients within a collaborative recovery model of psychosocial rehabilitation.Assist people with mental illness to improve daily living skills.Encourage clients to practice personal hygiene and educate on healthy living habits.Encourage clients to assist in daily household tasks.Mentor clients in building productive relationships and using effective conflict resolution strategies.Requirements: Minimum of Cert IV in mental health or community services related discipline (ideally a completed diploma or Bachelors).Demonstrated effective listening, empathy, and communication skills.Experience in working with people experiencing mental illness.Ability to think and act calmly and deal sensitively with distressed people.Understanding of the principles of duty of care, rights to privacy, and confidentiality.Ability to help program participants link in with other relevant community resources and to promote the rights, responsibilities, and recovery of program participants.Demonstrated ability to work with families, carers, government agencies, and community services.Willingness to abide by the Disability Services Acts and Standards and Work Health & Safety Act.Competence with Microsoft Office.Must be available for overnight shifts.Must be available to work a rotating 24/7 roster.Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWVP.Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance.Current driver's license.Stride is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.
All applicants applying for roles within Stride must undergo required screening processes prior to their successful appointment.
Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.
This includes but is not limited to people with a lived experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.
Apply Now! To apply, complete the online application form, attach a copy of your CV, and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.
Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt, with a final closing date of 06 November 2024. Any queries please email ******.
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