Mental Health Support Worker

1 day ago

Rockingham, Australia Simply In Sync Full time

**About Us**

At **Simply in Sync**, we provide inclusive, person-centered support for individuals living with disabilities, with a strong focus on the LGBTQIA+ community. Our mission is to create a safe, respectful, and affirming environment where people of all identities can thrive. We believe in dignity, autonomy, and empowerment—ensuring our participants receive the mental health and disability support they deserve.

**Position Overview**

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated **Mental Health Support Workers** to join our growing team. This role involves supporting individuals with psychosocial disabilities and complex mental health needs, including personal care, daily living assistance, emotional support, and community engagement.

You’ll work with clients who identify across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, and your approach must be inclusive, trauma-informed, and respectful of diverse identities and experiences.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide high-quality, person-centered mental health support to individuals living with disabilities.
- Deliver personal care services including assistance with showering, toileting, grooming, dressing, and mobility, in a respectful and dignified manner.
- Support clients to manage routines such as medication prompts, meal preparation, appointments, and household tasks.
- Build trusting, affirming relationships with clients, particularly those from LGBTQIA+ backgrounds, fostering a sense of safety and belonging.
- Promote independence and recovery by assisting clients to access community, health, and social services.
- Work collaboratively with clients, families, allied health professionals, and internal team members.
- Accurately document daily notes, incident reports, and progress in line with NDIS and company standards.
- Adhere to all relevant safeguarding, health and safety, and NDIS Practice Standards.

**What We’re Looking For**
- Previous experience in mental health, disability support, or community services (preferred but not essential).
- Lived experience or strong understanding of the LGBTQIA+ community and inclusive practices.
- Competence in delivering personal care with sensitivity and respect.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Trauma-informed, non-judgmental, and empathetic approach to care.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain).
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle (preferred).
- Certificate III or IV in Mental Health, Disability, or Individual Support (or willingness to study).

**Why Work With Us**
- Be part of a progressive, LGBTQIA+ inclusive organisation.
- Make a genuine difference in people’s lives.
- Flexible work arrangements that suit your lifestyle.
- Ongoing training, support, and professional development.
- Opportunities for career progression in a growing service.

**How to Apply**

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $23.95 - $48.98 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Rotating roster
- Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

**Experience**:

- Disability : 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Full Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

**Location**:

- Rockingham WA 6168 (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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