We are seeking a passionate support worker to provide innovative, person centred support to people living with Mental Illness in our community at our new Nundah Site on a casual basis.

About the Role:

• Casual Position
• Neami CSD level 2 From $40.72 - $43.67 (includes casual loading)
• 7 Day Rotating Roster includes evenings, overnights and weekends.
• Location: Nundah

Nundah House is an alternative to admission facility offering a Step-Up and Step-Down Model of Care. Community Rehabilitation and Support Workers provide a range of rehabilitation and support to consumers, tailored to meet their individual needs.

Community Rehabilitation and Support Workers at Neami National function within a collaborative team approach and are supported by regular opportunities to reflect upon their practice and access comprehensive training and development.

You will also:

• Work closely with clinical case managers, families and carers and other community partner organisations to deliver the best possible comprehensive service to consumers
• Using the Collaborative Recovery Model (CRM) protocols work collaboratively with consumers to identify their needs, set goals and develop a plan to meet those goals
• Plan, facilitate and evaluate group rehabilitation programs while engaging consumers and develop trusting and professional relationships
• Work within a holistic framework considering the needs of consumers, family, carers and other members of the community to ensure tangible rehabilitation outcomes

You will have:

• Relevant experience with supporting consumers with mental illness
• The ability to work with people and build relationships
• Excellent communication skills
• The desire to adhere to principles and values
• The ability to plan, organise and solve complex problems.
• The ability to adapt and respond to change
• Formal qualifications are an advantage, but not essential
• A high level of energy, enthusiasm and flexibility

• Working with Children checks (are required before commencement of work - Blue Card with Yellow Card Exemption or Blue & Yellow Cards (employee responsibility)
• Australian Police Check
• Evidence or commitment to gain evidence to meet Queensland Health’s Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements (Refer to PD)
• Candidates will be required to provide appropriate evidence of COVID-19 vaccination to Neami National.

• Neami National will require, as part of our condition of employment, that all candidates applying for any position must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (or have received one dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine and have a scheduled appointment to receive their second dose.)
• Working Rights

Why work with us?

• Comprehensive Learning and Development training
• Regular reflective Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Attractive Salary Packaging available

Please read the position Description for a complete overview of the role and the skills required.

If you have any questions not listed within the PD, please contact: Chris Deller, Acting Service Manager: 0429 705 871.

We celebrate multidisciplinary teams and value the rich skills and experiences brought by applicants from a range of sectors and professional backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

No recruitment agency candidates will be accepted for this position