• HASI | Bathurst, NSW
• Rewarding Full Time Fixed Term opportunity available till 30/06/2025
• $30.03 p/hr + 10% Super + Leave loading + Salary packaging benefits!
• Access to ongoing support and development opportunities

Are you looking to start a rewarding career within a community setting? Well look no further! Join a reputable Not-For-Profit Organisation today. We are looking for a passionate Mental Health Support Worker to join our Bathurst office here at Wellways - read on for more details!

About Your Next Exciting Opportunity!

The Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) is designed to work with participants to address key areas that support people who have mental health difficulties, so they can maintain successful tenancies and participate in their communities. A key outcome of the program will be supporting the participant to identify and nurture natural supports that sustain recovery, and to assist in the development of self-management skills.

Wellways is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people who are Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, are from a non-English speaking background, LGBTQI+ or have a disability to apply.

Working in the role of Mental Health Support Worker, you will provide practical support to people with a mental illness through the Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative. You will work with participants to address key areas that support the development of the following:

• Decision making skills
• Social skills
• Independent living skills
• Community access
• Healthy lifestyle
• Self-identity
• Self-esteem and resilience

About you

Your flexibility to work a fortnightly rotating roster is critical to this role. Previous experience working within Aboriginal/Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities and/or understanding of Aboriginal/CALD communities, both socially and culturally, will be highly regarded.

What do you need?

• Relevant qualifications or commensurate experience in working in a support role for people with a mental illness, generally a Certificate III qualification or above
• Current valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
• Satisfactory Police Records Check [less than 6 months old] and Working with Children Check, prior to commencement
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Evidence of full COVID vaccination (including booster) or valid medical exemption

Benefits & Culture

Wellways supports an inclusive approach in both the workplace and community where everyone can imagine and achieve their goals to their fullest potential. This is your opportunity to join a nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites where you can gain access to ongoing support and opportunity for career development.

• Join a brand new and supportive team
• Salary packaging up to $15,899 per annum
• An Employee Assistance Program which aims to support and empower employees and their loved ones
• For a full list of our staff benefits, visit https://www.wellways.org/careers-wellways

Who To Contact

For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Paul Aitcheson on 0448 300 954

We warmly encourage people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people with a lived experience of mental health and disability to apply.

Please note: Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.

The health and safety of Wellways participants and employees is our highest priority and all Wellways roles are covered by directives that require mandatory COVID vaccinations. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption prior to commencement.