Community Support Worker | Mental Health | CPS Program

Pathway Talent; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice benefits

Professional development

Career advancement

Supportive team

Job summary

Pathway Talent is recruiting compassionate Community Support Workers for the CPS program on the Central Coast in NSW. You will provide person-centred, strengths-based support to promote independence, wellbeing and community participation.

Build strong relationships, help clients reach personal goals and access local services. The role requires experience in community services or related fields, with relevant qualifications or industry experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong

Qualifications

• Experience in community services, disability, mental health or a related support environment.
• A relevant Community Services, Disability, Mental Health or related qualification and/or relevant industry experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A person-centred and strengths-based approach.
• The ability to build respectful and professional relationships.
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and documentation skills.
• An understanding of professional boundaries and safe support practices.
• A genuine commitment to inclusion, empowerment and positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Building positive and professional relationships with the people you support.
• Supporting individuals to work towards their personal goals.
• Promoting independence, choice and self-determination.
• Supporting community participation, social inclusion and connection.
• Assisting individuals to access appointments, activities and community services.
• Supporting the development of everyday living and life skills.
• Working collaboratively with families, carers, colleagues and other support services.
• Maintaining accurate and timely records and documentation.
• Providing safe, respectful and responsive support tailored to individual needs.

Skills

Community services

Disability support

Mental health support

Interpersonal skills

Documentation skills

Education

Diploma in Community Services / Mental Health

Certificate III in Individual Support

Tools

Documentation tools

Job description

Community Support Worker | Mental Health | CPS Program

Make a meaningful difference in your community while supporting people to build independence, confidence and connection.
Pathway Talent is proud to partner with a highly respected not-for-profit organisation committed to supporting people to live independent, connected and fulfilling lives within their community.

We are seeking compassionate and motivated Community Support Workers to join the CPS program, providing person-centred, community-based support across the Central Coast.

If you’re passionate about empowering people, promoting independence and supporting individuals to achieve their goals, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role
As a Community Support Worker, you will work alongside individuals to provide person-centred and strengths-based support that promotes independence, wellbeing, choice and meaningful participation in the community.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building positive and professional relationships with the people you support
• Supporting individuals to work towards their personal goals
• Promoting independence, choice and self-determination
• Supporting community participation, social inclusion and connection
• Assisting individuals to access appointments, activities and community services
• Supporting the development of everyday living and life skills
• Working collaboratively with families, carers, colleagues and other support services
• Maintaining accurate and timely records and documentation
• Providing safe, respectful and responsive support tailored to individual needs

About You
We’re looking for compassionate and reliable people who genuinely want to make a positive difference.
You will ideally bring:

• Experience in community services, disability, mental health or a related support environment
• A relevant Community Services, Disability, Mental Health or related qualification and/or relevant industry experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A person-centred and strengths-based approach
• The ability to build respectful and professional relationships
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational and documentation skills
• An understanding of professional boundaries and safe support practices
• A genuine commitment to inclusion, empowerment and positive outcomes

Checks & Certifications
The successful applicant must hold, or be willing and eligible to obtain prior to commencement:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• National Police Check
• Working with Children Check
• Full Australian working rights
• Current valid NSW Driver’s Licence

What’s on Offer?

• Meaningful work where you can make a genuine difference
• Salary sacrifice benefits
• The opportunity to support people within their local community
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing learning and professional development
• Opportunities for career development within the community services sector
• The opportunity to work with a respected not-for-profit organisation

A Safe and Inclusive Workplace
Pathway Talent has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, neglect and harm and is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of children, young people, people with disability and the communities we serve.

In line with this commitment, all appointments are subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including background screening, qualification and registration verification, and any role‑specific compliance requirements.

Diversity & Inclusion
Pathway Talent is committed to supporting inclusive, diverse and culturally safe workplaces.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.