Support Worker - Mental Health
SA Health Job reference: 889083
Location: 5600 - WHYALLA
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network - Whyalla OPS2 | Full Time | Temporary (up to 13 June 2025) Base Salary Range: $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging). Join our team and make a difference by supporting recovery and promoting wellness in our community! About the Role: As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering a comprehensive, integrated, and evidence-based approach to mental health care across the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network. Your contributions will directly support consumers on their journey to recovery, providing essential psychosocial support across community, acute, and rehabilitation settings.
Working under the guidance of skilled clinicians, you will offer non-clinical, hands-on support to individuals living with mental health challenges, assisting them in achieving their personal recovery goals. In this role, you'll help both consumers and service providers embrace the principles of recovery and rehabilitation, acting as a dedicated advocate for wellness, empowerment, and positive change.
Your day-to-day tasks will be practical and rewarding, providing critical assistance that enables consumers to meet their individual goals as outlined in their care plans. By empowering others and fostering hope, you will help make a meaningful difference in the lives of those navigating mental health challenges.
About You: Experience in reporting to and liaising with multiple stakeholders across the spectrum of community services or health. Experience in working with people who have health and/or mental health related issues. Experience in working within a community services team environment and successful participation in such a setting. Experience in Microsoft Office software packages including word processing, desktop publishing, Excel, and Outlook. Experience working with Aboriginal consumers. Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances) Applicant Information: Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Want To Know More? Contact: Nicole Tyrrell - Project Officer, 8644 5130, ******
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 25th December 2024 - 11.55PM
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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