About the Role

As a Mental Health Support worker in Broome , you will provide 1:1 support to a person with a mental health diagnosis accessing our Individualised Community Living Strategy (ICLS) program. You will support the person to access local services, build independence, strengthen community connections and work towards their recovery goals.

This is a casual position offering approximately 4 hours per week, with shifts scheduled weekdays between 9am to 3pm. This role is ideal for someone seeking a small number of regular daytime hours while making a meaningful difference in their local community.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide dedicated support to clients with a mental health diagnosis
- Work towards client's recovery and community living goals
- Coach and encourage independence through daily routines and decision-making
- Assist with and empower 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 experience)




- Experience working with people with mental illness or psycho-social disability
- Passionate about client outcomes and mental health advocacy
- High computer literacy and administration skills
- Unrestricted Western Australian driver's licence
- 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 Chance Act 1984, and so we ask that only Female applicants apply.

Successful candidates will be required to clear all state-based probity checks; including but not limited to a National Criminal History Record Check

Benefits

- Only 4 hours per week, perfect for additional hours
- No evening, overnight or weekend work
- Casual hourly rate from $46.70 (for holders of Cert IV)
- Work in a team with strong local connections and community engagement opportunities
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of people within the Broome community
- Join a national social purpose organisation with various career opportunities

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