Female Mental Health Support Worker

3 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia High Disability Services Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Immediate Start

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced mental health support worker for a casual ongoing role at High Disability Services, located in Magill, SA. This position requires an immediate start.

The role involves providing dedicated support to a participant with complex mental health needs, including anxiety, BPD, C-PTSD and emotional dysregulation. The participant requires a calm and patient worker who can build trust, provide emotional reassurance, and support daily routines.

The participant experiences periods of high anxiety and can struggle with emotional regulation, particularly when faced with changes in routine, sensory overload, losing items or heightened emotional states. You will play a key role in helping to stabilise these challenges through understanding, consistent care, and trauma-informed approaches.

This role focuses on creating a positive and supportive environment to assist the participant in developing emotional resilience, maintaining daily structure, and engaging in meaningful activities that align with their interests.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-on-one support in a home-based environment, fostering trust and consistency.
  • Assist with emotional regulation during periods of high anxiety and stress.
  • Support daily routines and tasks while maintaining a calm and structured approach.
  • Implement strategies that encourage engagement in meaningful activities to promote well-being.
  • Use trauma-informed practices to ensure care is sensitive, respectful, and supportive.
  • Collaborate with family members, health professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure continuity of care.
  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safety protocols at all times.

How to Apply:

If you are a compassionate, empathetic, reliable, energetic, and patient individual with experience in mental health support, who meets the above criteria we would love to hear from you. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our participants.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you would be a great fit for this role to

Schedule:

Shift work

Supplementary Pay:

Overtime pay

Penalty rates

Ability to commute/relocate:

Adelaide Region SA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required). Reliable comprehensively insured vehicle for facilitating clients community access (Required).

Education:

Certificate III - IV (Required)

Experience:

Mental Health: 1 year (Required)

Compliance Checks:

  1. Qualification Certificate

  2. Working With Children Certificate

  3. NDIS Worker Screen Check

  4. Police Check

  5. First Aid Certificate

  6. NDIS Worker Orientation Module:

  7. Infection Control Certification

  8. Covid Vaccination Evidence

  9. Work Authorisation/Visa

  10. Manual Handling certificate

  11. Valid Driver License

  12. Valid Car Registration

  13. Valid Car Comprehensive Insurance

  14. 100 Points of ID Could include: Driver License, Passport, Medicare card, Bank card , Australian citizenship certificate

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