▷ (15h Left) Support Worker (Mental Health)

Overview

This position specialises in supporting adults with a psychosocial disability who have NDIS plans.

The organisation

HelpingMinds is a leading carer support and mental health services organisation that is celebrating nearly 50 years in the industry. Our compassionate team supports more than 10,000 children, youth, adults, and families each year. We are a value-driven organisation guided by Hope, Collaboration, Trust, Integrity, and Respect to provide quality service.

The position

As a Support Worker with HelpingMinds, you’ll play a vital role in empowering participants to achieve greater independence, confidence, and control over their lives—helping them reach the goals outlined in their individualised NDIS plans.

What could supports look like?

- Supporting participants with day-to-day tasks in and around the home

- Assisting with navigating public transport safely and confidently

- Encouraging social inclusion by building friendships and community connections

- Supporting job searching and workplace engagement activities

- Working both autonomously in a community outreach environment, and collaboratively within a team to deliver high-quality psychosocial supports

This is a community-based outreach role, which means you’ll be working directly in participants’ homes and out in the community, including providing transport and accompanying them to various appointments, activities, and social events.

Shifts and requirements

- Shifts: Regular shifts are at the same time each week, in various locations around Perth. You must have 3 days a week available. Weekend and evening work are not available.

- Requirements: While relevant experience is preferred, it is not mandatory as full training will be provided. This position requires note taking and documentation; experience with Microsoft and databases is required.

About you

While relevant experience is preferred, it is not mandatory as training will be provided. This position requires note taking and documentation, experience with Microsoft and databases is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Proof of Australian Working Rights

- Current Drivers Licence & Motor Vehicle Insurance and First Aid Certificate

- Certificate IV in Mental Health/Community Services

Successful applicants must have the following or be willing to obtain prior to commencement:

- NDIS Worker Screen Clearance

- Working With Children Check

- First Aid Certificate

The perks and remuneration

In addition to joining a professional and dynamic team, you will work in a supportive environment with staff who live by HelpingMinds’ values and have a strong focus on community needs. We understand the importance of health and wellbeing and offer an employee wellness program.

Remuneration:

- $0.99 per km for required travel in your own vehicle during work hours

- $35.20 to $36.30 per hour for permanent part-time and full-time (depending on experience)

- $35.20 to $36.30 per hour plus 25% casual loading for casual (depending on experience)

- Starting at an additional 1% above superannuation guarantee; employer superannuation contribution increases based on length of employment in accordance with the HelpingMinds Staff Agreement

Additional benefits include:

- Generous tax-free salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 per annum

- Generous leave entitlements (for permanent team members)

- 5 weeks annual leave per year (pro rata), increasing to 6 weeks (pro rata) after 3 years

- 2 wellness days per year, increasing to 3 days after 3 years

- Professional development and support around additional training

- Access to an Employee Assistance Program

- Collaborative and positive team culture

- Regular mentoring and support provided by experienced Team Facilitators

Apply now

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter to recruitment@helpingminds.org.au. For more information, contact the Recruitment team on 08 9427 7100 or email recruitment@helpingminds.org.au.

HelpingMinds is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQIA people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience of mental health issues and supporting family members with mental health issues.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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