- Remuneration: $38.39 per hour
- Location: South Metro base – travel from South Perth to Mandurah
- Employment Type: Fixed-term Full-time
- End Date: this is a fixed-term contract, ending 30.06.2025
HelpingMinds
HelpingMinds® is a highly-regarded carer support and mental health services organisation, established over 45 years ago. Our compassionate team of staff throughout the metro and regional areas, provide quality services and support to more than 10,000 children, youth, adults and families affected by mental illness every year.
The Position
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Psychosocial Support Case Worker to provide non-clinical community-based supports that aim to facilitate recovery in the community for people experiencing mental illness – through a range of services to help people manage daily activities, rebuild and maintain connections, build social skills and participate in education and employment.
Duties of the role (but not limited to):
- Work collaboratively with clients to develop and implement their recovery plans to achieve their goals.
- Assist with the development, planning and implementation of the CPS Psychosocial Wellbeing Group program
- Support potential NDIS participants in obtaining appropriate documentation to support their applications for NDIS.
- Maintain accurate daily records of all client interactions and service supports, on both internal and external client management systems.
For more information please review the Position Description
About You
Minimum qualifications:
- Relevant tertiary degree e.g. Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or Mental Health Nurse; or Diploma/Certificate in Community Services/Mental Health, with significant relevant experience working in mental health or related field.
- Current Drivers License & Motor Vehicle Insurance
- Proof of Australian Working Rights
Candidates will also either have or be willing to obtain the following:
- NDIS Worker Screen Clearance
- Working with Children Card
- Current First Aid Certificate
The Perks
- Generous tax-free salary packaging benefits where you can package up to $15,900 per annum
- Generous leave entitlements
- 5 weeks annual leave per year (pro rata), increasing to 6 weeks (pro rata) once reaching 3 years of continuous service
- 2 wellness days per year, increasing to 3 days once reaching 3 years of continuous service
- Generous superannuation
- 12.5%, increasing to 13.5% once reaching 1 year of continuous service
- Professional development and support around additional training
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program
Culture Statement
We are a value-driven organisation that encompasses the values of Hope, Collaboration, Trust, Integrity, and Respect to provide quality service. We welcome your individuality, your ideas, your passion, and your drive. Our people focused culture and flexible approach will help you to succeed both professionally and personally.
Apply now
To apply for this position and take the next steps towards a rewarding career with HelpingMinds, please submit a resume and cover letter. For more information, contact the Recruitment team on 08 9427 7100 or email recruitment@helpingminds.org.au
HelpingMinds Limited is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQIA , people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience of mental health issues and of supporting family members with mental health issues
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.