female support worker required – mental health experience

3 days ago

Mordialloc, Victoria, Australia Carer's Network Australia Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

HOLIDAY JOB IDEAL FOR PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS

Are you a compassionate female Mental Health Support Worker with a strong background in mental health care?

Location: Mordialloc, VIC

Employment Type: Temporary – Casual

Contract Dates: 17 November 2025 – 08 January 2026

Weekly Hours: 19 hours (Monday to Friday)

About Us

At Carer's Network, we envision a future where all our clients feel empowered to live their best life. Carer's Network enable our clients to do so by tailoring our home support services to each client's unique needs and requirements.

Our client base has been rapidly growing, and we are currently expanding our team of dedicated staff, who share the same core values as us and have a passion for helping people and want to strive in the healthcare field.

We are currently seeking a dedicated female support worker to provide individualised, person-centred support for our client residing in an aged care facility in Mordialloc. This is a temporary position - ideal for someone who is confident working with clients with complex physical and mental health needs.

Hours: 19 hours per week, Monday – Friday

About the Role:

You will be supporting our client who presents with a range of complex physical and mental health conditions.

Your role will focus on both emotional/social support and community access, including:

  • Engaging with her in the facility and encouraging positive social interaction with other residents.
  • Supporting her to attend outings and encouraging participation in meaningful daily activities.
  • Monitoring and responding compassionately to her mental health needs.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Certificate IV in Mental Health, Individual Support or Aged Care; 2nd/3rd year in Psychology or Nursing.
  • Experience in mental health is mandatory.
  • Confident working independently and engaging clients in community activities.
  • Excellent communication and de-escalation skills.
  • Empathetic and calm under pressure.
  • Skilled at building trust and rapport with clients with complex mental health needs.
  • Ability to set clear boundaries while remaining supportive.
  • Current Victorian Driver License (essential)
  • Mandatory certificates required in the Care industry (must be willing to obtain)

Why join us?

Exciting opportunity to join a small, high growth business.

A challenging yet purposeful career in the Aged Care sector, by impacting and making changes to the lives of our vulnerable clients.

A positive and supportive work environment, where your hard work never goes under appreciated.

Please note, as we are a registered NDIS care provider, Carers Network require all workers to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check.

How to Apply:

If you meet the experience requirements and share our dedication to delivering exceptional care, we would love to hear from you Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining Carer's Network as an Administrative Intake Officer to

Please note: No visa sponsorship available

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $35.00 – $39.00 per hour

Expected hours: 19 per week

Application Question(s):

  • Are you Covid-19 vaccinated with a booster shot?

Experience:

  • support worker: 1 year (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driver Licence (Preferred)
  • NDIS Worker Screen Check (Preferred)
  • CPR Certification (Preferred)
  • First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

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