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• Seeking a Recovery Partner with a passion for working in Mental Health
  
  
  • Enjoy the benefits of NFP salary packaging - up to $18,550 p.a.
  • Join a rewarding career
  • Seeking a Recovery Partner with a passion for working in Mental Health
    
    
  At Southern Cross Care (WA) we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities. As a provider delivering care, support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong.
  
  Southern Cross Care (WA) is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.
  
  We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care (WA) an extraordinary place to be.
  
  About The Role And Where You Will Be Working
  
  Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc. operates and supports three Community Options houses in Western Australia.
  
  Community Options is a residential mental health program facilitated in Stirling that offer 24/7 care and support. This is a Night Shift position on a rotating roster.
  
  We support residents aged between 18 and 65 who require help following a long-term stay in hospital due to mental illness.
  
  Your Responsibilities Will Include
  
  Using the recovery approach, you'll work alongside residents as they re-learn or gain new skills to live independently in the community. This is achieved by the following:
  • Working closely with relevant managers, external primary care & clinical staff.
  • Assisting with domestic activities such as cleaning, cooking & shopping.
  • Monitoring & supporting medication management.
  • Supporting clients to achieve short term / long term recovery goals.
  • Helping clients become active community members.
  • Identifying opportunities for education, training & employment.
    
    
  About You
  
  You easily relate to and empathise with others and can comfortably support people with complex mental health conditions.
  
  It would be terrific if you have mental health qualifications, but we also welcome applications if you're currently undertaking studies in this field.
  
  If required, we'll provide you with medication competence training. As you gain experience, we will develop the capability to become an Approved Supervisor.
  
  To Be Considered For This Role You'll Need
  • Certificate III in Mental Health, or a higher qualification, or equivalent in experience will guide you success within this role
  • Experience working with people experiencing mental health conditions
  • Commitment to facilitating recovery with individualised support services
  • Initiative & comfortable working independently
  • Great conversational, influencing & negotiating skills
  • An ability to plan & problem solve
  • Flexibility to work a rotating roster
    
    
  Working With Us
  
  At Southern Cross Care (WA), we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment, we also offer the following benefits:
  • Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
  • Corporate Health Insurance with HBF
  • Free employee assistance program
  • A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Annual leave starting at 4 weeks
  • Carers/personal leave
  • Service Awards for long standing employees
  • Flexible working environment
    
    
  How To Apply
  
  To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume, and a cover letter outlining your experience / suitability.
  
  Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we'll be asking for:
  • National Police Clearance - current within 6 months (or evidence of application)
  • Immunisation record (Flu)
  • A completed pre-employment health questionnaire
  • Drivers license
    
    
  About Us
  
  Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care (WA) is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.
  
  Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio.
  
  Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;
  
  Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one.
  
  Southern Plus and Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc. Group.
  
  Southern Cross Care (WA) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.
  
  For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.auSeniority level
  • Seniority levelEntry level
  Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
  Job function
  • Job functionOther
  • IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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