Part-time Mental Health Support Worker

**Part Time (0.8FTE) ongoing opportunity based at Campbelltown.**:

- **$32.21 - $35.14 per hour (based on experience and qualifications) + Super + leave loading + salary packaging benefits**:

- **Ongoing training + development opportunities**

**_Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people_** **_who identify as LGBTIQA+_**_ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you._**

**About the program**

The **Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI)** is a state wide program that supports people with a severe mental illness to live and recover in the community in the way that they want to. HASI is part of a suite of community-based psychosocial programs for adults called the NSW Mental Health Community Living Programs. HASI provides psychosocial supports that help people build independence in daily life and contribute to recovery. The types of support people receive depends on their individual needs and own unique goals for what they want to achieve. HASI helps people identify goals and work towards meeting those goals by providing support in collaboration with Community Mental Health clinical teams.

**About the role**

We are seeking a** Part-Time Mental Health Support Worker for 4 days per week** to join our supportive team here at Wellways Australia. Reporting to the Program Manager & Team Leader of HASI South Western Sydney, you will work with the team to provide direct support to participants within the Wellways practice frameworks. This role involves ensuring reporting is completed regularly aligned with our funding agreement.

**What do you need?**
- ** ESSENTIAL**: Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, Mental Health Peer Work, or Community Services, or able to demonstrate working toward these qualifications (i.e. proof of enrolment).
- ** DESIREABLE** : Demonstrated experience/knowledge in working with people in their mental health recovery
- ** DESIRABLE**:Previous work experience in HASI or CLS.
- A strong team player who can work autonomously
- Well-developed emotional intelligence, personal resilience, and the ability to self-reflect
- Highly developed literacy, communication, and interpersonal skills with well-developed administration skills
- Experience in working with diverse groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse) people, refugee groups and LGBTIQ groups will be highly regarded
- A current and valid Driver's License
- Satisfactory Police Records Check [less than 12 months old] and Working with Children Check, prior to commencement
- NDIS Workers Screening Check and NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
- Evidence of up-to-date vaccination against COVID-19 (including at least 1 booster vaccination) or valid medical exemption

**About Us**
Wellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading for purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year

Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.

**What we offer**
- A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
- An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
- Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing
- Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
- Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave
- Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
- Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact **Beau Bannatyne - Team Leader on**

Wellways is committed to the health and safety of its employees and participants and addressing risks of COVID-19 in the workplace. Wellways requires that all workers be fully vaccinated with an approved COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment. **Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption.**

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. **Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.