Senior Mental Health Support Worker – Team Leader

Talent quarter have a fantastic opportunity for an experiences senior mental health support worker to make a meaningful difference supporting people on their recovery journey.

Join a purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation providing 24/7 residential support to people living with severe and persistent mental health conditions. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mental health professional to step into a senior role, mentor others and help clients build the skills, confidence and connections they need to live meaningful, independent lives.

Benefits on offer:

• Full-time, Monday–Friday position working business hours
• South Perth
• Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses, plus $2,650 entertainment benefits
• Corporate health insurance benefits
• Flexible working environment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing professional development and career growth
• Service awards recognising long-term commitment

About the role:
Working alongside a diverse group of people experiencing severe and persistent mental illness, you'll use a recovery-focused and person-centred approach to help clients identify and achieve their individual goals.

You'll also play an important role in mentoring Recovery Partners, supporting day-to-day site operations and building strong relationships with families, external agencies and other professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to Recovery Partners and assist with day-to-day site management
• Mentor and support staff to deliver recovery-focused, person-centred care
• Support intake, assessment processes and service level agreements
• Work collaboratively with clinical and care teams to deliver best-practice activities and support
• Develop person-centred summaries, reports and documentation
• Communicate effectively with families, significant others, external agencies and professionals
• Support medication administration and associated documentation
• Participate in verbal and written handovers
• Identify opportunities for clients to engage in education, training and employment
• Work collaboratively with Senior Recovery Partners across other Community Options sites
• Support clients to develop and achieve meaningful personal recovery goals

About you You're an experienced mental health professional with a strong understanding of recovery-focused and person-centred practice.

You’ll bring experience supporting people with complex mental health needs, along with the ability to lead, mentor and motivate a team.

You’re a confident communicator who builds positive relationships and takes a calm, solutions-focused approach to challenging situations.

To be successful, you'll have:

• Certificate IV in Mental Health or higher qualification in a relevant field
• Experience supporting people experiencing mental health conditions
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring or managing staff
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to assess situations and identify appropriate solutions that promote recovery
• Strong understanding of recovery principles and person-centred practice
• A genuine passion for supporting people to achieve greater independence and quality of life

For more info APPLY NOW.  Alternatively email Alexiss.MacNeil@talentquarter.com