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Mental Health Support Worker
Anglicare Sydney. Provide practical, person-centred support to adults living with mental health and psychosocial needs within their communities.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing person-centred support to individuals with mental health and psychosocial needs, focusing on community access, social inclusion, and capacity building. Proficient in maintaining documentation and collaborating with service providers to ensure high-quality service delivery.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Certificate IV In Community ServicesExperience Supporting Mental Health ConditionsStrong Communication SkillsNSW Driver's LicenceUnderstanding Of Strengths-Based Practice
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Hard Skills
Person-Centred SupportCapacity BuildingAdvocacyDocumentation MaintenanceCommunity-Based Support
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsCollaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Certificate IV In Community ServicesPolice CheckWorking With Children Check
Industry Keywords
Mental HealthPsychosocial NeedsSocial InclusionRecovery-Oriented PracticeReferral Pathways
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide practical, person-centred support to adults living with mental health and psychosocial needs within their communities.
- Support individuals to work towards personal goals, strengthen wellbeing and build greater independence.
- Assist with daily living, social and recreational activities based on individual needs and goals.
- Promote community access, social inclusion and meaningful participation.
- Provide practical assistance, advocacy and capacity-building support.
- Collaborate with Anglicare teams and external service providers across New England North West.
- Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to safe, consistent and high-quality service delivery.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Certificate IV in Community Services or a related qualification, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience supporting people living with mental health conditions or psychosocial needs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a person-centred approach.
- Current NSW Driver's Licence and willingness to travel across regional locations as required.
- Ability to meet relevant probity requirements, including Police Check and Working with Children Check.
- Preferred: Experience delivering community-based mental health or psychosocial support.
- Preferred: Understanding of strengths-based, recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice.
- Preferred: Knowledge of services and referral pathways across the New England North West region.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible work options to get the most out of work and life.
- Salary packaging with up to $15,900 of income tax free.
- Up to $2,650 for accommodation, meals and entertainment tax free through salary packaging.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for employees and their family.