Mental Health and Homelessness Counsellor at Uniting

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Mental Health and Homelessness Counsellor

Annesley House | Uniting

12 month Fixed Term Part Time role

Make a meaningful difference every day.

At Uniting, we believe everyone deserves dignity, respect and the opportunity to thrive. We're seeking a compassionate and motivated Mental Health and Homelessness Counsellor to join our team at Annesley House, supporting residents experiencing mental health challenges, homelessness and complex life circumstances.

This is an opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team where your expertise will directly improve the wellbeing, recovery and independence of people who need it most.

About the Role

As our Mental Health and Homelessness Counsellor, you will provide structured and informal counselling support using trauma-informed, recovery-oriented and person-centred approaches. You'll build trusting therapeutic relationships while empowering residents to develop coping strategies, strengthen resilience and achieve their recovery goals.

Working closely with Registered Nurses, care staff, lifestyle teams and external services, you'll contribute to holistic care planning and help create a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide individual counselling and emotional support within your scope of practice.
• Complete psychosocial assessments and develop recovery-focused support plans.
• Support residents experiencing mental health challenges, homelessness, social isolation and adjustment difficulties.
• Recognise deterioration in mental health and respond appropriately to crisis situations, including suicide and self-harm risk.
• Apply de-escalation strategies and supportive communication during times of distress.
• Facilitate engaging wellbeing groups including:

• • Psychoeducation
  • Anxiety management
  • Emotional wellbeing
  • Coping skills
  • Recovery-focused programs
  • Social connection activities

• Advocate for residents accessing housing, health, financial and community services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support resident outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation, case notes and electronic records (iCare).
• Promote dignity, independence, choice and meaningful participation in everyday life.

About You

You're passionate about supporting people experiencing vulnerability and believe in treating every individual with compassion, respect and dignity.

You'll bring:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build genuine therapeutic relationships.
• A calm, resilient and adaptable approach in complex environments.
• Strong conflict resolution and de-escalation skills.
• Experience working with people experiencing mental health challenges, homelessness or other complex needs.
• A collaborative "one team" mindset.
• Sound judgement, professionalism and ethical decision-making.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate IV or Diploma in Mental Health, Counselling, Community Services or equivalent.
• Experience supporting people experiencing mental health challenges, homelessness or vulnerability.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and recovery-oriented practice.
• Strong documentation and case management skills.
• Understanding of privacy, confidentiality, duty of care, incident reporting and WHS requirements.

Desirable

• Experience in residential, supported accommodation, aged care or community settings.
• Mental Health First Aid (or willingness to obtain).
• Current First Aid and CPR.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence and/or LR Bus Licence.

Why Join Uniting?

At Uniting, you'll be part of an organisation that genuinely values its people and the communities we serve.

We offer:

• A supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Meaningful work that changes lives.
• Clinical supervision and reflective practice.
• Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development.
• A workplace culture built on respect, compassion, accountability and collaboration.
• The chance to make a lasting impact every day.

Compliance Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to provide:

• National Police Check.
• NDIS Worker Screening (where applicable).
• Working With Children Check (where required).

Our Values

Everything we do is guided by our values:

Respect | Compassion | Accountability | Collaboration

If you're passionate about supporting people to rebuild confidence, strengthen wellbeing and create positive futures, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help make a real difference at Uniting's Annesley House.

Job Info:

• Company: Uniting
• Position: Mental Health and Homelessness Counsellor
• Work Location: Sydney
• Country: AU

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