Mental Health Support Workers - Illawarra

Payworx; Windang; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Payworx is seeking experienced Mental Health Support Workers for roles in Wollongong to support NDIS participants with complex mental health needs. Shifts vary from Community Participation to SIL home settings, with casual and flexible rosters.

Applicants should be reliable, compassionate, and confident in handling diverse behaviours and support requirements. Key qualifications include 2+ years of mental health experience, strong written and verbal communication, and a willingness to work across

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years mental health experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with participants with complex or challenging behaviours is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to participants with mental health and psychosocial needs.
• Support participants with community access, daily living skills, and capacity building.
• Manage complex or challenging behaviours with professionalism and care.
• Maintain high-quality progress notes and documentation.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Follow participant support plans, behaviour support strategies, and risk management procedures.

Skills

Mental health experience

Written communication

Verbal communication

Decision making

Teamwork

Job description

Mental Health Support Worker (Wollongong)

We are seeking experienced and reliable Mental Health Support Workers to join our team in Wollongong, supporting NDIS participants with complex mental health needs. If you are compassionate, proactive, and confident working with diverse behaviours and support requirements, we'd love to hear from you.
Shifts vary from Community Participation (CP) to SIL home settings.
Casual workers are welcome to apply.
Plenty of shifts and plenty of work are available for the right candidates, with flexible rosters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide person-centred support to participants with mental health and psychosocial needs


• Support participants with community access, daily living skills, and capacity building


• Manage complex or challenging behaviours with professionalism and care


• Maintain high-quality progress notes and documentation


• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team


• Follow participant support plans, behaviour support strategies, and risk management procedures

About You

• Minimum 2+ years mental health experience


• Experience supporting participants with complex or challenging behaviours


• Experience with participants from the judicial system is highly regarded


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Reliable, switched-on, and able to make sound decisions in dynamic situations

Requirements:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check


• Working With Children Check (WWCC)


• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate


• NDIS Modules: Worker Orientation Module, Induction Module, Supporting Safe & Enjoyable Meals Module


• Valid Driver's Licence


• Police Check


• Infection Control Certificate


• Must speak fluent English


• Comprehensive Car Insurance and own vehicle