Disability Support Worker – Complex Mental Health Supports

2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia Crosslinks Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Crosslinks are seeking experienced and committed Support
Workers to provide specialised support to a participant living with complex
mental health support needs.

This is a role for individuals who can combine professional
boundaries with genuine empathy, and who understand the importance of trauma-informed
support in promoting safety, stability, and growth.

About the Role

As a Support Worker in Accommodation Services, you will play
a crucial role in supporting a participant with high and complex mental
health support needs. This position requires resilience, professionalism,
and the ability to respond calmly and effectively in challenging situations.

You will:

  • Provide
    consistent, person-centred support that promotes dignity and autonomy
  • Apply
    trauma-informed principles, safety, trust, choice, collaboration,
    and empowerment in all interactions.
  • Implement
    de-escalation strategies and manage behaviours of concern with
    professionalism and composure.
  • Support
    participants to engage in daily routines, community access, and meaningful
    activities that foster wellbeing and self-esteem.
  • Collaborate
    closely with clinical staff, coordinators, and families to ensure support
    strategies are followed.
  • Maintain
    accurate documentation and uphold compliance with NDIS and
    organisational requirements.

About You

We are seeking individuals with the following qualities and
experience:

  • Demonstrated
    experience with mental health support needs, and disability support
  • Strong
    skills in de-escalation, crisis response, and risk management.
  • Compassionate,
    empathetic, and non-judgmental, with the ability to build trust and
    rapport.
  • Resilient,
    patient, and able to maintain professional boundaries.
  • Knowledge
    of trauma-informed practice, and person-centred care.
  • Willingness
    to engage in reflective practice and ongoing professional development.

What We Offer

At Crosslinks, we are committed to supporting both our
participants and our staff. In this role, you will have access to:

  • Regular,
    consistent shifts with the option of additional hours.
  • A
    respectful, supportive workplace culture where your professional
    contribution is valued.
  • Access
    to salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.

Requirements

  • Current
    Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle.
  • Police
    Clearance, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working with Children Check, and
    First Aid Certificate (support can be provided to obtain these).
  • Previous
    mental health, disability support experience and Certificates in the relating field is highly regarded.

At Crosslinks, we believe every person deserves the
opportunity to live a meaningful life. If you are committed to delivering safe,
professional, and trauma-informed support for people with complex mental
health needs, we invite you to apply.

Crosslink's values diversity and encourages applications from Indigenous Australians, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, youth, women, and people with disabilities.

Please note only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered for shortlisting.

Crosslinks acknowledges that our business is conducted on the traditional lands of Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander peoples. We acknowledge their continuing connection to country and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

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