Residential Support Worker

3 weeks ago

District of Woden Valley, Australia Stride Mental Health Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Residential Support Worker role at Stride Mental Health

Based in Garran, ACT. 2 x casual opportunities available. Pay rate: SCHADS Level 3 plus Super.

On Offer
  • Based in Garran, ACT
  • 2 x casual opportunities available
  • Paying on SCHADS Level 3 plus Super
  • Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free)
  • Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)
  • Supportive team environment
  • Excellent training and career development
Role Overview
  • Provide quality support and services to people with a mental illness, who live in supported accommodation.
  • Provide support that is client focused, community oriented, and sensitive.
  • Assist people with a mental illness to maintain key organisational and other relationships, which facilitate independent living.
  • Increase access and equity for clients within a "collaborative recovery model of psychosocial rehabilitation".
  • Assist people with mental illness to improve daily living skills.
  • Encourage clients to practice personal hygiene and educate on healthy living habits
  • Encourage clients to assist in daily household tasks.
  • Mentor clients in building productive relationships and using effective conflict resolution strategies.
Requirements
  • Minimum of Cert IV in mental health or community services related discipline (ideally a completed diploma or Bachelors)
  • Demonstrated effective listening, empathy and communication skills
  • Experience in working with people experiencing mental illness
  • Ability to think and act calmly and deal sensitively with distressed people
  • Understanding of the principles of duty of care, rights to privacy and confidentiality
  • Ability to help program participants link in with other relevant community resources and to promote the rights, responsibilities and recovery of program participants
  • Demonstrated ability to work with families, carers, government agencies and community services
  • Willingness to abide by the Disability Services Acts and Standards and Work Health & Safety Act
  • Competence with Microsoft Office
  • Must be available for overnight shifts
  • Must be available to work a rotating 24/7 roster
  • Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWVP
  • Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance
  • Current driver\'s license

Stride is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Stride must undergo required screening processes prior to their successful appointment.

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 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, with a final closing date of 16 September 2025.

Any queries please email


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