Organisation : Wellways via Big Splash
Location : Sydney
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Support Services, Mental Health
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $70,266.56
Application closing date : 20 Jul, 2020
About the organisation
Wellways Australia is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring all Australians lead active and fulfilling lives in their community. We work with individuals, families and the community to help them imagine and achieve better lives. We advocate for change to make sure people can access the best possible care and information when they need it. We provide a wide range of services and assistance for people of all ages with mental health issues, disabilities, and those requiring community care. People with lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds bring highly valued skills to our workforce.
About the role
- Full-time, fixed-term opportunity till 31 August 2022, based in South-Eastern NSW (Wollongong, Batemans Bay, Bega, Goulburn)
- $70,266.56 annual salary + superannuation + generous salary packaging benefits + leave loading
- Exciting, new program in the region
Introducing NewAccess, a program licenced by Beyondblue, this is the first time NewAccess will be offered in South East NSW. A once in a lifetime opportunity to kick start your new career, no qualifications are required, you will be provided full training and have ongoing, regular supervision.
About the program
Wellways’ South Eastern NSW region are thrilled to be implementing NewAccess for the first time in South East NSW. NewAccess was developed and is licenced by Beyondblue, it is an adaption of the Increased Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) model. The program is a free mental health coaching program, utilising Low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy practices, designed to provide accessible, quality services for anyone finding it hard to manage life stress. For more information about NewAccess visit: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess/about-newaccess
About the role
Provide line supervision and day to day support to a team of six, NewAccess Coaches and Intake Workers ensuring that each staff member is appropriately orientated, supported and supervised. You will ensure weekly and monthly reports are completed and submitted to the Coordinator, Mental Health Programs for submission, support the team to manage referrals and appropriate caseload allocations.
Benefits:
- Unique job opportunity
- Kick start a new career
- No qualifications or experience required, full training provided
- 8 hours per month of supervision for the first 12 months
- 1.5 hours per month of supervision with Team Leader, NewAccess
- Flexible working arrangements, varied hours and the opportunity to work from home
- Opportunity for career development within the organisation
- Thorough induction and orientation program
- Salary package up to $15,899 per annum
- Receive a 17.5 per cent leave loading every time you take a holiday
For a full list of our staff benefits, visit https://www.wellways.org/careers-wellways
Skills & Education:
- Ability to take and employ regular constructive feedback and support
- Ability to learn new skills in an intensive learning environment
- Ability to follow a structured approach to service delivery
- Ability to relate well to clients and staff
- High level of competency in key components of Microsoft Office applications combined with the ability to learn and adapt to new information technology systems
- Ability to use telehealth resources effectively including Skype, What’s App and phone conferencing
- Experience working in a recovery orientated mental health environment
Pre-employment compliance requirements:
- Evidence of working rights within Australia
- Satisfactory National Police Records Check
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current Drivers Licence and the ability to undertake travel
- Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme clearance
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate: https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/workers/training-course
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: New Access - Team Leader via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #Mental_Health
