Organisation : Glady and Co Mental Health Support
Location : Melbourne
Work type : Casual/Vacation
Sector : Community Support Services, Mental Health
Salary type : Hourly
Salary : $37.21
Application closing date : 8 Nov, 2019
About the organisation
Glady and Co are a mental health service, located in the Eastern Suburbs, that provides outreach mental health support, NDIS support coordination, allied health services and a group/drop-in centre. Glady and Co specialises in lived experience support work and the ability to utilise life and recovery experience is held in high regard. Glady and Co are a supportive and family friendly organisation that provides ongoing flexibility for it's employees.
Glady and Co is an innovative organisation that supports people with mental health difficulties by providing flexible, out of the box NDIS services. We create services that flexibly evolve to meet the needs of our participants throughout their lives.
All staff members have the opportunity to facilitate groups and participate in social outings. The Glady and Co Hub aims to be a community within itself that focuses on increasing participants skills and abilities to actively participate in the greater community.
Glady and Co embraces diversity in all its forms and respect everyone's strength and contributions irrespective of gender, ethnicity, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation.
About the role
SUPPORT WORK
The role of Mental Health Support Worker is a varied position that involves:
- Supporting NDIS participants to build capacity in their lives
- Creating goals with participants and providing support to achieve them
- Facilitating groups and supervising Recovery Hub
- Assisting participants to develop coping strategies, build confidence and access the community
Each NDIS participant will have different needs, this role varies with each person and Glady and Co aim to provide a unique experience for all participants.
This position requires a minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health or similar qualification. Experience in similar outreach roles highly regarded.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Mental Health Support Worker via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #Mental_Health
