Job Description
Mental Health Support Worker Part time (FCMH)
Roster: Wednesday and Friday plus one additional weekday by agreement, 8am to 4pm
Pay:SCHADS Level 2 starting from $***** to $***** base per hour + generous Salary packaging up to $18,550 (pay less tax) + Super
Location:Tuggerah, NSW
Make a difference for families and carers to feel supported, connected and empowered!
Join Uniting'sFamily and Carer Mental Health Program, providing individual support, education, training and support groups to people caring for a loved one experiencing mental health challenges.
Help carers build confidence, resilience and coping skills while connecting them with services and supportive community networks.
Role Overview
As a Mental Health Support Worker, you'll provide individual support, advocacy, education and training to families and carers.
You'll also facilitate carer support groups and develop individual support plans that help carers achieve their goals.
Working within a recovery-oriented and person-centred approach, you'll support carers to build resilience, strengthen coping skills and develop the confidence to support their loved ones.
Provide one-to-one emotional support to carers, helping them develop coping strategies, manage stress and navigate services.
Facilitate carer support groups, creating a safe and welcoming space where carers can connect and share experiences.
Deliver education and training on mental health conditions, symptoms, communication skills and practical strategies for supporting a loved one.
Manage referrals and an allocated caseload, working autonomously to provide tailored support.
Promote the program across the community by building relationships with local services, attending community events and representing Uniting at information stalls.
About you
To be successful in this role, you'll have:




A minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health or Community Services or equivalent qualification.
Students currently studying Social Work, Psychology or Counselling will also be considered.
Understanding of experiences, needs and challenges of carers of people with mental illness
Ability to facilitate support groups for families and carers.
Understanding and application of the principles of Recovery Oriented Practice.
Demonstrated ability to develop individual support plans with carers, with a focus on supporting the carer to reach their goals.
Ability to work independently as well as cohesively within a team.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
A paid NSW Working with Children Check
Mental Health First Aid certificate or equivalent
Current First Aid Certificate
Experience providing individual advocacy for families and carers of people with a mental illness
Completion of ASIST training and/or suicide prevention
Experience with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Advanced knowledge of local community service networks.
To learn more about the role, click here to view theMental Health Support Worker PD
What we offer you
Tax-free salary packaging entitlements of up to $18,550 per year(visithttps://accesspay.com.au/formore information).
Generous referral bonus for successfully referring a friend who joins Uniting
Fitness Passport – support for your wellbeing
EAP- Free confidential wellbeing and counselling service for employees and their families
4 Me Days – extra paid leave each year (pro rata) to rest, recharge, and focus on what matters most
4 CPD Days per calendar year (pro-rata part time employees)
U Rewards – exclusive discounts from leading retailers
Click here to learn more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist, Sarahvia*****@uniting.

📌 Mental Health Support Worker Part-Time (Fcmh) (Central Coast)
🏢 Uniting NSW & ACT
📍 Central Coast