Mental Health Support Worker

2 days ago

Liverpool New South Wales, Australia Aligned Community Care Full time $60,000 - $80,000 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, compassionate, and resilient Mental Health Support Workers to support participants with psychosocial disabilities and complex behaviours.

We're especially looking for strong minded, outgoing support workers who bring a sense of humour, clear communication skills (strong English proficiency), and the ability to maintain firm boundaries in dynamic and challenging environments.

Locations: Liverpool, Leumeah, 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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