Mental Health Support Worker

Uniting Communities; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Meals and Entertainment card

Paid maternity leave

Early intervention physio program

Discounted private health insurance

Job summary

Chrysalis, a Forensic Mental Health Service, seeks a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker in Adelaide. The role supports Chrysalis residents with psychosocial care, independent living skills, and activity coordination within a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed framework.

You will work across a 24/7 roster, including nights, weekends and public holidays, to promote recovery, safety, and community engagement. Relevant qualifications and a current SA driver’s licence are required.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Mental Health or equivalent is required.
• Current study in Social Work, Psychology, or equivalent is acceptable.
• Valid SA driver’s licence and current First Aid/CPR certificates.
• National Police Certificate and DHS checks as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-oriented, trauma-informed psychosocial support.
• Help residents achieve recovery goals and build independence.
• Assist with daily living skills and household tasks.
• Promote community participation and social connection.
• Support appointment attendance and medication management (self-administered).
• Facilitate social and recreational activities.
• Identify risks, de-escalate conflict and report incidents.
• Maintain accurate case notes and shift handovers.
• Collaborate with residents, colleagues and external support providers.
• Maintain a safe, supportive residential environment.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision and training.
• Work across a 24/7 roster, including nights, weekends and public holidays.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Psychosocial support

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Bachelor of Social Work / Psychology (in progress)

First Aid and CPR certificate

National Police Certificate

DHS Checks (Vulnerable Person/Working with Children)

Full Australian Driver's Licence (SA)

Job description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges?

Become an integral part of our dedicated team at Chrysalis, a Forensic Mental Health Service, as a Part- Time or Casual Mental Health Support Worker.

Please specify in your application as to which position you are applying for to enable a smoother process.

About The Role

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will be an integral part of our team, ensuring the day-to-day support and engagement of Chrysalis residents. Your role involves assisting residents with psychosocial supports, fostering independent living skills, and overseeing social and recreational activities in a recovery-oriented and trauma-informed manner.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide recovery-oriented, trauma-informed psychosocial support.
• Support residents to achieve recovery goals and build independence.
• Assist with daily living skills and household tasks.
• Promote community participation and social connection.
• Support appointment attendance and medication management (we have to be mindful here because we don't administer medication - medication is stored by us but self-administered by the resident)
• Facilitate social and recreational activities.
• Identify risks, de-escalate conflict and report incidents.
• Maintain accurate case notes and shift handovers.
• Collaborate with residents, colleagues and external support providers.
• Maintain a safe, supportive residential environment.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision and training.
• Work across a 24/7 roster, including nights, weekends and public holidays

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Certificate 4 in Mental Health or equivalent tertiary qualification.
  OR

• Currently undertaking a Bachelor of Social Work, Psychology, or equivalent.

• Full, unrestricted South Australian Driver’s License.

• First Aid and CPR certificate.

• National Police Certificate.

• DHS Vulnerable Person Related Employment Check, DHS Aged Care Employment Check, DHS Disability Employment Check, or DHS Working with Children Check.

About Us

Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, overcome disadvantage and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services.

Why Work For Us?

• In addition to your salary you can package up to $15,900 per year pre tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card.
• How could working for a Not-For-Profit impact your take home pay? Visit our salary packaging provider for details - Access Pay
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Early Intervention Physio Program
• Discounted Private Health Insurance

Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org

UC acknowledges that community members—particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse individuals, gender-diverse people, people with disabilities, older people, and those who have experienced social factors, including a history of living in out-of-home care—have valuable experiences to offer. Please contact us if you have questions about your suitability for a role, because we want you here.