• Job no: NQTQH

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.

About the service:

Safe Space is a fantastic program that provides a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for people 16 years of age and over experiencing suicidal ideation and psychological distress, allowing them to:

• Identify alternatives to presenting to the Emergency Department.
• Access support from trained mental health professionals within their community, outside a clinical setting.

On Offer

• Based in Blacktown, NSW
• Permanent, part-time (34 hrs/ week) opportunity
• Excellent Base Salary plus Super
• Salary 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 year
• Purchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12 month period (pro rata entitlement if part-time
• Paid parental leave support
• Excellent training & career development

Role Overview

• Work in close partnership with the Service Manager to provide leadership, practice development and mentoring sessions to a team of suicide prevention peer workers.
• This position provides instructions, guidance support and actively works with the team to improve identified skill areas.
• To support administrative functions of the Service Manager
• The Service Leader monitors and reviews the systems and processes used in Client Services, and supports the Service Manager to respond to reporting requirements.
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders, including people with lived experience and Safe Space visitors to continuously improve this new and innovative service.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Cert IV in a Community services/Mental Health related discipline (ideally a completed Diploma or Degree) and willingness to undertake Safe Side training.
• Ideally demonstrated experience leading a team
• Understanding of lived experience of suicidality and recovery
• Experience and skills in working with people experiencing immediate distress and/or suicide ideation.
• Demonstrated effective listening, communication skills, empathy; and the capacity to relate with others with dignity and respect
• Ability to help guests link in with other relevant community resources and to promote the rights, responsibilities and recovery of program participants
• Ability to implement and facilitate planned activities resulting in greater community access and support
• Demonstrated problem solving and organisational skills
• Proficiency in use of computer and Microsoft office
• Demonstrated ability to work with families, carers, government agencies and community services
• Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWCC
• Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance 

Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement for all positions and is in accordance with Stride policy. As part of the recruitment process Stride requests evidence of vaccination status (in accordance with privacy principles) to ensure compliance with this policy requirement.

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 click 'Apply Now' and 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.