Mental Health Services | Regional SA

Ready to Change Lives? Join UnitingSA as a Mental HealthWorker / Peer Support Worker

At UnitingSA, we’re not just hiring, we’re inviting passionatechangemakers to join a team that believes in the power ofcompassion, inclusion, and lived experience. Whether you’ve walkedyour own mental health journey or bring professional expertise,your story has value here.

We’re seeking an experienced Mental HealthWorker/Peer Support Worker to make a meaningful impact in thevibrant community of Kadina . You’ll supportindividuals with complex mental health needs whilecontributing to the well-being of this thriving town in thisfull-time position.

If you thrive on empowering others, love workingcollaboratively, and want to be part of a community that upliftsand supports, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waitingfor.

About the Role

This role calls for a collaborative spirit and the confidence towork independently across a range of psychosocial programs,including:

- NAPS Program (Non-Acute Psycho Social): Supporting individuals with ongoing psychosocial needs.
- IPS Program (Intensive Psycho Social): Providing intensive support for complex cases acrossUnitingSA.

You’ll be making decisions in partnership with individuals experiencing serious mental health conditions ,often alongside co-morbidities such as alcohol and otherdrugs, personality disorders, physical health conditions, andhomelessness . Your ability to engage respectfully withcarers, families, and professionals across hospitals, communitymental health, and allied sectors will be key to your success.

This position involves complex case management ,assertive advocacy , and connecting andreferring people to specialist services . You’ll alsoprovide crisis support , requiring flexibility andthe ability to respond quickly to unplanned situations.



Occasionalweekend work may be required.

What You’ll Do

This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to transform lives. In thisrole, you’ll:

- Be a guide: Support individuals to accesshousing, develop life skills, and find their place in thecommunity.
- Be a motivator: Empower people to set andachieve personal goals, building confidence andindependence.
- Be a navigator: Help clients access theNDIS, Aged Care systems, and other vital services.
- Be a collaborator: Work alongside clients,carers, and care teams to develop personalised plans andachieve lasting outcomes.
- Be a crisis responder: Use your skills inde-escalation and crisis work to support people in high-stresssituations.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who’s not only skilled but passionateabout making a difference. You’ll need:

- Qualifications: Degree/Diploma in HumanServices or Certificate IV in Community Services, Disability,Mental Health, or Mental Health Peer Work.
- Checks: DHS Working with Children Checkand NDIS Worker Screening.
- Experience:
- Working with diverse client groups andpeople with serious mental healthconditions .
- Managing complex cases and providingcrisis support .
- Navigating NDIS and Aged Caresystems .
- Supporting people experiencinghomelessness andco-morbidities .
- Liaising with hospitals and community mentalhealth teams .
- Skills:
- Assertive advocacy and strong communication.




- De-escalation techniques and working with complexclients.
- Flexibility to respond quickly to unplannedsituations.

If you have lived experience of mental health recovery, you’llalso bring:

- Inspiration: Instil hope and resiliencethrough your personal journey.
- Connection: Build trust with acompassionate, non-judgemental approach.
- Cultural awareness: Support diversecommunities with sensitivity and respect.
- Trauma-informed care: Bring empathy andunderstanding to complex situations.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At UnitingSA, you’re not just an employee, you’re part ofsomething bigger. For over 100 years, we’ve been building a societywhere everyone has the prospect to flourish.

- A meaningful role: Directly contribute to building acompassionate and inclusive community.
- A values-driven team: Join a supportive setting wherediversity is celebrated.
- Growth opportunities: Access training and resources tosupport your development.
- Flexibility: Work across different programs and settings toexpand your impact.

What We Offer

- Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 tax-free,plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
- Leave Loading: 17.5% boost to your holidaypay.
- Wellbeing Support: Free professional andpersonal support.
- Career Growth: Ongoing training andupskilling.
- Parental Leave: 16 weeks of paidleave.

We welcome applications from all community members, includingAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diversebackgrounds, and people of all abilities and diversities.

Applications close: Friday 14thAugust2026.

Please note: We may close this advert early if we find the rightcandidate.

Our application process is mobile-friendly for yourconvenience.

Join UnitingSA and let’s create a flourishing communitytogether.

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📌 Mental Health Worker/Peer Support Worker (Kadina)
🏢 UnitingCare
📍 Kadina