About the Role

We are looking for a Mental Health Support Worker to join our Individualised Community Living Strategy (ICLS) program providing outreach support to people accessing the service in Broome.

The service is for clients with a mental health diagnosis who are eligible for a support package. The role of the Mental Health Support Worker is to help the client access their local services and maximise their recovery success.

This is a casual position with shifts across Monday to Friday in the hours between 8am and 5pm (no shift work!).

Successful candidates will have previous experience working 1:1 with people with mental illness or psychosocial disability, strong communication skills and confidence in working independently within the community.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide dedicated support clients with a mental health diagnosis, focusing on his recovery and community living goals

- Coach and encourage independence through daily routines and decision-making

- Assist with cooking, cleaning, and home upkeep, empowering the client to take control of their daily living

- Encourage community access and engagement in local activities

- Support capacity building and self-management of lifestyle and wellbeing

- Work collaboratively with clinical and mental health support teams

- Follow and contribute to individualised support plans





Skills & Experience

- Certificate IV in Mental Health or equivalent

- Demonstrated experience working autonomously with people with mental illness or psycho-social disability

- Passionate about client outcomes and mental health advocacy

- High computer literacy and administration skills

- An unrestricted Western Australian driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle

- A current First Aid and CPR certificate

At Life Without Barriers we consider gender a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, and so we ask that only Female applicants apply.

Successful candidates will be required to transparent all state-based probity checks; including but not limited to a National Criminal History Record Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Benefits

- Shifts are within Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 4pm (no shift work!)

- Pay rates from at $45.27 (casual) per hour

- Work in a community with strong connections, great for social support and local engagement

- Join a national social purpose organisation with various career opportunities

Required Skill Profession

Counselors, Social Workers, And Other Community And Social Service Specialists

📌 Mental Health Support Worker (Female). Casual Broome
🏢 Life Without Barriers
📍 Broome