Wellbeing Worker - NDIS Outreach
TeamHEALTH are committed to providing supports that enable the recovery of participants by providing choice and control and opportunities to live a meaningful life and be a valuable member of the Community. The recovery approach when working with individuals will be different depending upon where the participant is on their recovery journey.
The Wellbeing Worker role provides mutual support and motivation and may include mentoring in the work they conduct alongside TeamHEALTH participants. The Wellbeing Worker will support participants and foster hope, through listening, sharing and offering suggestions based on their experience, however careful handling of professional boundaries is also expected. They will assist in the delivery of a range of early intervention and/or recovery focused supports that are person centered, strength-based, timely and culturally appropriate.
Reporting to the relevant Team Leader/Program Manager, and often working in conjunction with an experienced Worker, the Wellbeing Worker will provide residential, group or outreach support for participants. Under day to day direction of the relevant Coordinator daily tasks will include supporting participants to engage in community, social and recreational activities, support with daily living skills and engaging participants in person centred and strengths based conversations to support individual goals.
Essential for Position
5. Understanding of how mental illness can affect an individual's day to day living.
6. Understanding of the recovery model and psychosocial rehabilitation and/or understanding and application of strength-based approach, and competence in a range of interventions relevant to children and young people.
7. Ability to form effective working partnerships with all stakeholders, including participants, carers and other service providers.
8. Action orientated, flexible and innovative with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team.
9. Ability to uphold the rights of people with a mental illness.
10. Demonstrated ethical work practices including and understanding of appropriate personal boundaries.
11. Demonstrated communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to interact with a diverse range of people.
12. Demonstrated computer literacy.
This is a permanent part time position with an immediate start required. Applications will be assessed progressively, so speed of application is key!
Previous experience in complex mental health and the disability sector will be highly regarded.
It is a requirement for this position that candidates have or are willing to obtain National Police Certificate that was issued less than two years ago, a current Driver’s License, NDIS Worker Screening and Orientation Module Certificate.
TeamHEALTH recognises the value of experience in all facets of life and work and encourages individuals with a lived experience of mental illness to apply. First Nations applicants and those with a culturally and linguistically diverse background are welcomed.
TeamHEALTH offers above award conditions including 5 weeks annual leave, salary packaging and a friendly and flexible work environment. An attractive salary package will be negotiated with the successful applicant commensurate with qualifications and experience. Accommodation assistance may be available for the suitable applicant.
Please note applications must include a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria including essential for the position. The full position description can be found attached to this advertisement. Applications not containing a Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.
If you would like further information, please contact - hr@teamhealth.asn.au
Applications close 25 November 2024.
