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Mental Health Support Worker. Casual
Life Without Barriers
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Perth WA
From $46.70 an hour
Casual
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From $46.70 an hour
Casual
8 hour shift, Afternoon shift, Day shift, Shift work
Perth WA

Full job description

Job no: 506666
Employment type: Casual
Location: Perth
Categories: Mental Health

About the Organisation
Almost half of Australian adults will experience a mental health illness at some point in their life. You can make a meaningful difference to the Australian community by joining the Life Without Barriers team. Our mental health teams provide client-led, recovery-orientated mental health support, creating positive change in such a vital industry.

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers. Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

About the role

The residential program based in Fremantle provides vital community-based support to young people aged 17 to 22 who are experiencing homelessness, or are at risk of homelessness, and living with mental health challenges.
As a Mental Health Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable young people. Working within a supportive and recovery-focused environment, you will provide psychosocial support that empowers clients to build confidence, strengthen independence, and work towards their goals with hope and determination.
This is a casual opportunity suited to flexible and reliable mental health support workers who can commit to a variety of shifts across a 24/7 roster, including:
  • Day shifts: 7:30am - 3:30pm
  • Afternoon shifts: 2:30pm - 10:30pm
  • Occasional active night shifts: 10:00pm - 8:00am

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement personalised support plans with consumers and key stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with housing, mental health and community services to deliver coordinated care.
  • Monitor consumer progress, review outcomes and provide timely reports.
  • Build trusting relationships while understanding each consumer's goals and needs.
  • Support access to relevant services, referrals and community resources.
  • Maintain accurate case notes, records and documentation.
  • Observe and respond to consumer needs, behaviours and wellbeing.
  • Effectively manage workload and contribute to positive consumer outcomes.

Skills & Experience

  • Certificate IV in Mental Health (or equivalent experience).
  • Experience supporting people with mental health challenges.
  • Experience working with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
  • Strong engagement skills with people experiencing complex mental health needs.
  • Current First Aid Certificate.
  • Current Driver Licence.

Benefits

  • Make a lasting difference in the lives of young people and contribute to positive community outcomes
  • Casual hourly rate from $46.70 (for holders of a Cert IV in Mental Health)
  • Consistent 8 hours shifts with clearly defined start and finish times
  • Be part of a passionate, supportive team committed to creating positive change every day.

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries, please contact Kestra at recruitment@lwb.org.au

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday the 1st of November

Advertised: 21 Oct 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 01 Nov 2026 23:55 W. Australia Standard Time

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