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About the Organisation
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 7,000 employees working in more than 440 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
About the role
We are looking for part-time or casual Community Support Workers to join our Individualised Community Living Strategy (ICLS) program providing outreach support to clients accessing the service though LWB in Perth south metro.
The service is for clients with a mental illness diagnosis who are eligible for housing support. The role of the Community Support Worker is to help the client to access their local services and to maximise their success in recovery while living in the community.
The role will be offered on a part-time or casual basis with approx. 10 hours per week and there is the option to pick up additional shifts.
Clients are spread across Perth metro. You will be allocated a caseload of clients depending on your preferred region.
You MUST have a Cert IV in Mental Health as a minimum qualification, plus demonstrated experience supporting clients with mental illness. People studying towards an allied health qualification are encouraged to apply as hours would suit a Uni student.
Key Responsibilities
Skills & Experience
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check.
Benefits
How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click Apply and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact tracy.dallas@lwb.org.au
Applications close Tuesday 23rd of March
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