Complex Mental Health & Behaviour Support Workers – Hurstville

Essential Workforce is seeking experienced Mental Health & Disability Support Workers to provide high level, person centred support to a participant in Hurstville, NSW.

This is a specialist support role requiring workers who are confident managing complex mental health presentations, behaviours of concern and challenging support environments.

Location: Hurstville, NSW

Employment Type: Casual

Hours: 24/7 support requirements, with shifts including:

- Morning: 6am–2pm
- Afternoon: 2pm–10pm
- Overnight: 10pm–6am (sleepover)

Availability across a range of shifts, including overnight sleepovers, is highly desirable.

About the Role

You will be supporting a participant with complex mental health needs and behaviours of concern, including:

- Psychosis, paranoia and hallucinations
- Verbal aggression, physical aggression and agitation
- Disorganised behaviour and thought disorders

This role requires workers who can remain calm under pressure, maintain professional boundaries and follow established risk management and behaviour support strategies.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide person-centred support in line with individual care plans and Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs)
- Implement proactive and reactive behaviour support strategies
- Use appropriate de-escalation techniques and maintain a secure support environment
- Support medication routines and encourage treatment compliance in accordance with authorised care plans




- Recognise early warning signs and respond appropriately to escalating behaviours
- Maintain clear and accurate shift notes, incident reports and documentation
- Support daily living activities and promote participant wellbeing
- Maintain professional boundaries when supporting a participant with complex interpersonal behaviours
- Transport the participant using your own private vehicle where required

What We're Looking For

- Demonstrated experience supporting people with complex mental health conditions
- Experience managing physical and verbal aggression
- Experience supporting people with substance use and complex behaviours
- Strong understanding of professional boundaries and risk management
- Confidence working independently in high-pressure environments
- Experience implementing Behaviour Support Plans
- Ability to remain calm, consistent and professional when responding to challenging situations

Essential Requirements

- Male workers requested, subject to confirmation of a lawful client-specific requirement

- BSP training and CPI training required before commencement
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
- National Police Check
- First Aid & CPR (current)
- Valid driver's licence
- Reliable, insured private vehicle (mandatory)
- Unrestricted Australian work rights
- Two professional references

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you have the experience, confidence and skills required to provide high-level mental health support, apply now with your resume and details of your relevant experience and availability.

📌 Male Complex Mental Health & Behaviour Support Workers – Hurstville
🏢 Essential Workforce
📍 Hurstville