Senior Mental Health Support Worker - Team Leader

Full-time

Talent Quarter Pty Limited

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
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