Careers

About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 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.   

Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Australians with this unique opportunity to provide both corporate expertise and community support. With a focus on people, not profit, Life Without Barriers’ corporate services team partners with our direct support staff, clients, and their families to ensure we continue our mission to change lives for the better.  If a truly inclusive, collaborative, and fast-paced work environment sounds like your next career move, this is an opening not to be missed.

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 a Community Support Worker to join our Individualised Community Living Strategy (ICLS) program providing outreach support to a people accessing the service in Busselton as well as surrounding suburbs including Bunbury.

The service is for clients with a mental health diagnosis who are eligible for a support package.  The role of the Community Support Worker is to help the client access their local services and maximise their recovery success.

Successful candidates will have previous experience working 1:1 with people with mental illness or psychosocial disability, strong communication skills and confidence in working independently within the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support clients with a mental health diagnosis, focusing on his recovery and community living goals
• Coach and encourage independence through daily routines and decision-making
• Assist with cooking, cleaning, and home upkeep, empowering the client to take control of their daily living
• Encourage community access and engagement in local activities
• Support capacity building and self-management of lifestyle and wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with clinical and mental health support teams
• Follow and contribute to individualised support plans

Skills & Experience

• Certificate IV in Mental Health or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience working autonomously with people with mental illness or psycho-social disability 
• Passionate about client outcomes and mental health advocacy
• High computer literacy and administration skills
• An unrestricted Western Australian driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• A current First Aid and CPR certificate

Successful candidates will be required to clear all state-based probity checks; including but not limited to a National Criminal History Record Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Benefits

• Pay rates from at $43.22 (casual) per hour
• Work in a community with strong connections, great for social support and local engagement
• Enjoy salary packaging on everyday living expenses (including mortgage, rent and bills)

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries, please contact Kestra Caller at recruitment@lwb.org.au  

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday the 21^st of January