Mental Health Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Morphett Vale, Australia Heartfelt Support Full time

We are looking for a compassionate, grounded support worker with mental health experience and qualifications, plus confidence around horses. This role involves working with clients (teenagers and adults) on their mental health and wellbeing goals in the company of our ponies.

It’s not therapy, but it is deeply therapeutically intertwined. You’ll support people to grow in confidence, explore new coping strategies, and build capacity in a relaxed, nature-based setting.

**What You’ll Be Doing**
- Supporting clients with psychosocial disability or mental health needs
- Working alongside our equine team in Morphett Vale and other locations between **Trott Park and McLaren Vale**:

- Helping clients achieve personal goals through connection, conversation, and activity
- Encouraging emotional safety, resilience, and confidence-building
- Documenting sessions and communicating with our team

**What You’ll Need**
- Confidence around horses (no riding involved)
- Experience in mental health, youth work or disability support
- A qualification or training in mental health or a related field is desirable (but not essential—we know good support work doesn’t always come with a diploma)
- Valid driver’s licence and reliable transport
- Great communication and calm, respectful presence
- The ability to think on your feet and support someone through change
- Current or willingness to obtain:

- NDIS Worker Screening
- First Aid Certificate
- Working With Children Check

**What We Offer**
- Direct contact with our leadership team (you’ll have the Director’s mobile number)
- Respect for your input and your time
- Mentoring and room to grow
- Flexible, person-centred rostering
- A team culture that is inclusive, values-driven, and genuinely warm

**Bonus Points If You Have**:

- Lived experience of mental health recovery
- Background in psychosocial recovery coaching
- Youth work or trauma-informed care experience
- Experience supporting neurodivergent clients
- Strong capacity-building mindset

**About Heartfelt Support**
We’re a proudly South Australian NDIS provider serving the southern suburbs and Fleurieu Peninsula. We believe support work is important, skilled work—and we treat our team like it matters.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and strongly encourage people with disability, First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ applicants and others from under-represented communities to apply.

**To Apply**
Please upload your resume and a short cover letter telling us who you are, why you’re interested, and what makes you a great fit. No need to be formal—just be real.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $38.00 - $42.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 - 12 per week

Schedule:

- Rotating roster
- Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- What specific Mental Health qualification do you hold?

**Education**:

- High School (Year 9-11) (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Mental Health Support: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 10/06/2025

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