Mental Health Support Worker

7 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Aligned Community Care Full time $35 - $38 per year
Join Aligned Community Care as a Mental Health Support Worker

Are you experienced in mental health support and passionate about making a real difference in people's lives?

At Aligned Community Care, we're seeking skilled and compassionate Mental Health Support Workers to support participants with psychosocial disabilities and complex behaviours.

Locations: Rossmore, Austral, Sadlier & more

Support Ratio: 2:1 SIL & 1:1 SIL

Shifts Available: 6am–2pm | 2pm–10pm + Active Nights 10pm–6am

Male & Female Staff Needed

Why Join Us?

Flexible Casual Roles – Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle and availability

Professional Growth – Access ongoing training, development, and clear career progression pathways

Supportive Team Culture – Work in a values-driven, inclusive environment where people truly come first

About Aligned Community Care

As a full-service NDIS provider, we offer Supported Independent Living (SIL), Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), Community Support, and Nursing Services. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, person-centred care that promotes independence, dignity, and well-being.

Client Profile

You will be supporting individuals living with a range of mental health and cognitive disabilities, often requiring intensive support. Presenting needs may include:

Diagnoses:

  • Intellectual Disability
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
  • Other psychosocial disabilities

Behaviours of Concern:

  • Self-harm and suicidal ideation
  • Aggression (verbal and physical)
  • Property damage
  • Absconding (leaving the home unsupervised)
  • Emotional dysregulation

Support involves working under restrictive practices and following positive behaviour support plans, with medication administration and monitoring as part of your duties.

Your Role

As a Mental Health Disability Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in empowering our participants through meaningful daily support, including:

  • Supporting independent living skills
  • Managing behaviours of concern using trauma-informed and person-centred approaches
  • Following and contributing to behaviour support plans
  • Administering or assisting with medication as per care plans
  • Collaborating with families, allied health professionals, and stakeholders
  • Promoting social inclusion and advocating for participant rights
Who We're Looking For

You are a motivated, compassionate, and experienced support worker who:

  • Has at least 1 year of experience supporting people with complex behaviours or psychosocial disabilities
  • Holds a Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Mental Health, or Community Services (preferred)
  • Understands and applies trauma-informed, person-centred, and recovery-oriented care
  • Has experience with continence care, restrictive practices, and behaviour support
  • Demonstrates strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills
We Celebrate Diversity

We value the lived experience of our team members and strongly welcome applications from:

  • People with disabilities
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • LGBTQIA+ individuals
  • People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Ready to Apply?

Send us your resume (cover letter optional)

Questions? Contact Moneca, Talent Acquisition & Development Manager

Phone:

Visit us:

Pay Rate: $35–$38 per hour (based on experience & qualifications)

Job Type: Casual

Be the difference in someone's journey — join Aligned today.

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