Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Location: Garden Suburb

Roster: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm shifts

Classification: SCHADS Level 3.1 + generous salary packaging benefits

Role Overview:

As a Mental Health Support worker of Community Living Supports (CLS) will provide a range of individualised psychosocial supports to consumers. Working with the recovery model and using a holistic, person-centred approach, the Support Worker will support the consumers to achieve their goals towards increased abilities and skills, and their individualised recovery plans.

The Community Living Supports (CLS) Of Uniting is a community outreach service assisting adults across NSW recover and transition to quality of life in the community. The service delivery is individualised and flexible.

Role Overview:

- Provide person-centred, recovery-focused support to consumers to achieve their individual goals.
- Develop and monitor recovery plans in partnership with consumers, carers, families and clinicians.
- Encourage personal growth, independence, confidence and a sense of belonging.
- Support consumers to develop social, living and vocational skills.
- Promote education, self-care strategies and meaningful community participation.
- Connect consumers with relevant community services, specialists and support networks.
- Maintain accurate consumer records, reporting and documentation in line with organisational requirements.

Essential Criteria:

- Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health, Community Services or related field.
- Minimum 12 months experience working in the field of expertise.
- Experience working with consumers experiencing mental health challenges.
- Understanding of the Principles of Recovery Orientated Mental Health Practice.
- Demonstrated ability to develop individual support plans with consumers.
- A Current full driver’s license.




- Ability to provide individualised psychosocial support to people living with severe and persistent mental illness
- Thorough documentation skills - assessment reports, progress notes, reporting

To Apply, click the Apply button & attach your Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Essential criteria. Why Work at Uniting?

At Uniting, we celebrate diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds.

We offer:

- Salary Packaging Advantages– increase your take-home pay
- Fitness Passport – support for your wellbeing
- U Rewards – discounts from top retailers
- Ongoing Training – dedicated professional development days, cultural awareness, and more
- Career Development – supportive environment within a large organisation

Should you have any questions, please contact Katarina Barisic from Uniting’s Talent Acquisition Team on [email protected] Click here to learn more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

📌 Mental Health Support Worker (Maitland)
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