Support Workers (Mental Health) Multiple Casual Positions Available Ashfield & Hurstville Locations. Why New Horizons? New Horizons is a great place to work and grow. Our people don’t just work with us because they have the skills and experience to do the job. To work with us, you need a positive, authentic, and inclusive personality which you bring to work every day! About the Role: These positions support our participants in the Mental Health space. Lived experience relevant to the role is very desirable. If you're looking for somewhere to pursue your passion and make a significant difference by ensuring culturally safe and responsive support, this is the role for you. These positions are offered on a casual basis, allowing for a flexible work schedule that can accommodate various personal commitments and lifestyles. Working days – Monday to Sunday, with various different shifts available. The Day to Day: - Providing support to participants in the mental health space, to improve their independence by assisting with living skills, transport, social activities, as well as other supports as required. - Keeping customer records up to date using online systems. - Developing and maintaining professional relationships with people, families, caregivers and key stakeholders. - Complete risk assessments, support plans and other required documents in a timely manner. About You: - Punctual, Friendly, Outgoing, Non-Judgmental, Flexible, Persistent, Empathetic, Practical, Balanced, Compassionate and Warm. - Invested in providing the highest quality in Mental Health services to the community. - Competent in working with people living with Mental Health. What you need to have: - Qualification in Mental Health or Community Services, OR equivalent relevant experience in the human services industry. - Demonstrated understanding of mental health issues affecting individuals, young people, families and communities. - Knowledge of services, Mental Health programs, NDIS and Understanding of Person-Centered Practices. - Current Police Check (or willingness to obtain prior to starting with us) - Valid NSW Drivers C class license, with ability to drive vehicles in license class. - NDISWC (or willingness to obtain prior to starting with us) - WWCC (or willingness to obtain prior to starting with us) - Basic skills in Microsoft Office and other common computer systems. - Passion, Respect & Integrity. Benefits may include: - New Horizons pays above the award & penalty rates - Salary packaging of up to $15,900 in tax free pay, plus entertainment card to package an additional $2,650 - Fitness Passport - Access to flexible work arrangements and purchased annual leave program with a bonus week of annual leave if worked 10 weekends in a calendar year. - Reward program that recognises your achievements - Utilise our Employee Assistance Program providing counselling services - Support in growing your career through mentoring and professional development opportunities How to Apply: If you can see yourself in this rewarding role, please apply via the link now – our application process is mobile friendly. Please Note: As part of our employment checks, we will request a Current Police Check, a NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and an NDIS Worker Screening Check. To help make the process speedy we encourage you to have/apply for the checks upon application as there can be some delays in obtaining these checks through the relevant services. New Horizons values and celebrates diversity and encourages applications from all people. Our vision is to see happy inclusive communities work together in collaborative and inclusive ways to create opportunity and improve quality of life. Our workforce proudly reflects the local communities we connect with and support. New Horizons acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land.
