Mental Health Support Worker (Female). Casual - Broome

Return to Life Without Barriers • Kimberley, WA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Life Without Barriers is a not-for-profit social purpose organisation with 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. Its mental health teams provide client-led, recovery-oriented support. The organisation seeks employees who reflect the diversity of its clients and encourages applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and people with disability.

As a Mental Health Support Worker in Broome, you will provide one-to-one support to a person with a mental health diagnosis who is accessing the Individualised Community Living Strategy (ICLS) program. You will help the person access local services, build independence, strengthen community connections and work towards recovery goals. This is a casual role of approximately four hours per week, with weekday shifts scheduled between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Applicants must be female, as gender is a genuine occupational qualification for the position under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. Successful candidates must clear applicable state-based probity checks, including a National Criminal History Record Check.

Requirements

• Certificate IV in Mental Health or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with people with mental illness or psychosocial disability.
• Passion for client outcomes and mental health advocacy.
• High computer literacy and administration skills.
• Unrestricted Western Australian driver's licence.
• Access to a reliable vehicle.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate.
• Female applicants only, as gender is a genuine occupational qualification for this position.
• Successful completion of required state-based probity checks, including a National Criminal History Record Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support to clients with a mental health diagnosis.
• Work towards the client's recovery and community living goals.
• Coach and encourage independence through daily routines and decision-making.
• Assist and empower the client to take control of 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.

Benefits

• Casual hourly rate from $46.70 for holders of Certificate 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed