Support Worker Hass

We are seeking a committed **Support Worker** in our Hoarding Advocacy Support Service **(HASS).**

**Woden Community Service (WCS)** is a for-purpose organisation that has been providing community-based services for over 50 years. Our vision of ‘a caring community w everyone belongs’ is achieved through our values of Inclusion, Compassion, Hope, Responsiveness, Integrity and Social Justice.

We deliver services across the ACT covering children, families, young people and seniors including housing and mental health services.

The HASS aims to reduce the symptoms and impacts of hoarding behaviours, enhance the quality of life for individuals affected by hoarding and squalor, and mitigate the broader impact of these issues on the community.

The HASS Support Worker will provide person-centred, recovery-focused support to participants facing challenges related to their living conditions and mental health concerns. Key responsibilities include building positive relationships, offering emotional support and encouragement, assisting with practical tasks such as decluttering, organising, and waste removal, and supporting the implementation of recovery and support plans. This support aims to promote improved emotional regulation, planning, problem-solving, and daily living skills. These tasks will be carried out under the guidance of the HASS Team Leader and Recovery Worker.

**Our Offer**:

- Fixed-term part-time or full-time appointment (22.8 - 38 hours per week) until 31 December 2025.
- Salary of SCS2 $67,554.35 - $73,721.39 p.a. (pro-rata for part-time) depending on experience and qualifications, plus 11.5% Superannuation.
- Salary packaging option up to $15,899 per Fringe Benefits Tax year, with an additional Meals and Entertainment package available up to $2,650 per Fringe Benefits Tax year.
- 15 days paid personal leave per annum (pro rata) for full & part-time employees.
- Paid shutdown leave on standard working days between Christmas and New Year
- 12 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months service).
- Work in a highly skilled, supportive and dedicated team.
- Professional development and extensive training provided.
- Monthly external clinical supervision.
- National EAP Service.

**Experience & Qualifications**:

- The minimum qualification for the role is a Certificate III Community Service with 12-months experience or Certificate IV in Mental Health, or equivalent qualification/experience.
- Previous experience in mental health field strongly preferred.
- Skills, knowledge and experience providing direct and personalised assistance through mental health outreach.
- Demonstrated awareness of strength-based, solution focused and recovery approaches.
- Demonstrated ability to build supportive and respectful relationships with people experiencing mental illness and significant distress, including family members and carers.
- Effective communication skills, including the ability to develop strong relationships and trust with people experiencing mental illness, their families and carers.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a small team and a willingness to participate in reflective practice.
- Demonstrated understanding of professional boundaries, privacy and confidentiality.

A full**is available outlining the knowledge, skills and experience.

**_ To _**_be eligible for employment, you must have an active ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card, working rights in Australia, and be willing to undertake background checks required for the position, _**_including a National Police Check._**

For part time positions, please include your preferred number of hours and availability.

**Closing Date**:COB 31 January 2025.