Job Description

Why work with us:

• Great work–life balance
• Fixed-term, full-time position with the possibility to extend
• Hourly rate from $35.67
• Attractive salary packaging options (up to $15,900 per year tax-free), plus an additional $2,650 for Meals and Entertainment

About Chorus

Chorus is a WA-based organisation with close to 1,000 team members and volunteers who support seniors, people on the mental health recovery journey, and those living with a disability. Our purpose is to enable people to live the life they choose at home and in the community. We've designed a structure that focuses less on management and hierarchy and more on the things that matter — relationships, customers, and communities. Our network of small local teams enables Chorus people to be more connected to each other and feel a sense of belonging.

About the role

We are currently looking for a Support Worker Mental Health to join our team. The purpose of this role is to support our customers living with mental illness and help them live the life they choose. This role is based in Bunbury and surrounding areas. You will work alongside customers with varying support needs to provide tailored, person-centred services and activities of their choice.

This is what you will need:

• Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health or relevant qualifications
• Relevant experience in mental health community support
• NDIS experience
• A proven capacity to deal with challenging issues
• A genuine commitment, with demonstrated skills and knowledge working with people experiencing mental illness
• Highly developed innovative and creative thinking abilities, problem-solving abilities, compassion, empathy and professionalism
• The ability to be resourceful, creative and adaptable within role boundaries
• Understanding of the person-centred approach
• Confidentiality and diversity awareness
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, and the confidence to work independently
• Effective listening skills and the ability to share practical information in an appropriate and respectful manner
• A safety-first approach for yourself and the customer
• Strong administrative skills (Microsoft packages, word processing, email and internet)
• Current Driver's Licence
• Current Provide First Aid Certificate, not older than 12 months

By joining the Chorus team, you'll be supporting people to live the life they choose. You'll find purpose, fun and friendship at work. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Application Instructions:

Please submit your application online and include a cover letter and resume uploaded as one document. Shortlisting will commence immediately.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.