About

• Community Support Worker

• Permanent Part-Time Position - up to 48 hours per fortnight

• We are excited to offer Part Time Permanent position for a Level 3 Community Support Worker role for our Community Living Support – Refugee (CLSR) Mental Health program based in Ashfield. Usual hours of work Monday to Friday between 8am-4.30pm, flexible days.

• 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 have a positive, authentic, inclusive personality which you bring to work with you every day.

• This position supports the delivery of community-based support in the Mental Health space. Lived experience relevant to the role is desirable. If you're looking for somewhere to pursue your passion and make a significant difference within your community by ensuring culturally safe and responsive support, this is the role for you.

• The Day to Day
• Providing support to Participants in the mental health community outreach services, 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.

• You are
• Punctual, Friendly, Outgoing, Non-Judgmental, Flexible, Persistent, Empathetic, Practical, Balanced, Compassionate, 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 refugees and asylum seekers and the effects of torture on individuals, young people, families and communities.
• Experience in the mental health and community sector, with strong knowledge of services, Mental Health programs, NDIS and Understanding of Person-Centered Practices.
• Current Police check
• Valid NSW Drivers C class licence, with ability to drive vehicles in licence class.
• Valid first aid certificate.
• NDIS Workers Check
• WWCC
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office, other common 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 that as part of our employment checks, we will request a Current police check (not more than 3 months old), 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.