About the Organisation

The Richmond Fellowship of NSW (RFNSW) is a rapidly growing NGO. For over 30 years the organisation has provided community based mental health support and rehabilitation services throughout metropolitan, regional, rural and remote NSW.

RFNSW is committed to providing high quality services and is looking for insightful, innovative and adaptable individuals dedicated to making a difference in mental health.

About the Opportunity

The Richmond Fellowship of NSW has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Community Mental Health Support / Rehabilitation Worker to join their Wentworth Young People’s Program in Emu Heights.

The Wentworth Young People's Program is a non-clinical, residential, supported accommodation and psycho-social rehabilitation program for young people aged 17 to 25 who have a diagnosed mental illness.

Your role will focus on providing support and rehabilitation services for young people with mental illness. The care and support you will provide will be tailored to meet the varied needs of the individual.

This is an extremely satisfying role, providing you with plenty of work variety. The RFNSW is committed to maintaining and developing employee skills/knowledge, and will therefore provide ongoing assistance in training and professional development.

Join this vibrant organisation that recognises and values its people as demonstrated by:

• Above award wages, with 2% wage increase every six months, 17.5% leave loading and the ability to cash in up to two weeks annual leave per year;
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging of up to $16,050;
• Supported and structured staff development programs;
• Family-friendly employment conditions with generous leave provisions including paid maternity leave of up to seven weeks;
• Career development opportunities;
• Study assistance program; and
• Access to regular professional supervision, peer support and critical incident support services.

This is a great opportunity to be a part of a fun and supportive organisation that provides a challenging, stimulating and rewarding working environment.