• Leading Community Services Organisation
• Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration
• Casual roles based in St Kilda

About the opportunity

The Supported Independent Living Scottsdale Residential Service provides a 24 hours per day, 7 days per week residential service funded under NDIS or fee for service.   The service is staffed by Mental Health Support Workers and delivers a service that aligns with Uniting’s values.

The aim of the service is to provide support to the participants who have an experience of mental illness and associated psychiatric disability while we support them to live independently in a community residential setting.

We will also support participants to achieve their recovery goals, that are aligned with their NDIS goals, through one-on-one support and group work facilitation.

About you

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health and/or Welfare.
• Experience and expertise in working directly with people with mental health issues, complex needs and with their families and carers.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritise to meet service delivery requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in documenting participant notes, reporting and working with a variety of electronic systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of available community services, networks and supports.
• Awareness and understanding of the NDIS System.
• Competencies in dual diagnosis.

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, apply today by submitting the below.

• Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability by addressing the key/core selection criteria according to the position description)
• Current Resume (no more than 3 pages)

Get in touch

For more information about the role and a confidential discussion, please contact Bridie Shaw, Team Leader on 0418 466 722  

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. 

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org.

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking. It is a condition of employment that all eligible workforce receive the COVID-19 vaccination and supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties at any of Uniting’s workplaces. 

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.