We are seeking compassionate, reliable and person-centred Support Workers to join a dedicated support team assisting a young adult living on the Central Coast of NSW.
This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting people experiencing complex mental health challenges and who understand the importance of consistency, trust and relationship-building.
About the Role
You will provide practical and emotional support to assist the participant to live as independently as possible, build confidence within the community and achieve their personal goals.
The successful applicant will work alongside the participant, family and broader support network to provide stable, long-term support.
Daily Living Support
Support may include:
- Meal planning, cooking and food preparation
- Grocery shopping and community errands
- Household cleaning and maintaining routines
- Budgeting and assistance with everyday financial tasks
- Personal care prompting and self-care reminders
- Medication prompting
- Building routines that promote independence and wellbeing
Community Access Support
Support may include:
- Attending appointments
- Going to the gym and recreational activities
- Participating in hobbies, interests or study opportunities
- Developing social confidence and community connections
- Reducing social isolation and increasing participation in meaningful activities
Emotional and Mental Health Support
The participant lives with a psychosocial disability and requires workers who can provide:
- Trauma-informed support
- Calm, consistent and reassuring assistance during periods of anxiety, withdrawal or low motivation
- Understanding of mental health conditions including hallucinations, delusions, paranoia and negative symptoms
- Strong communication and de-escalation skills
- Support to recognise early warning signs of mental health decline and implement agreed support strategies
- Encouragement to develop independence, resilience and life skills
What We Are Looking For
We are particularly interested in support workers who are:
- Experienced in psychosocial disability, mental health or recovery-focused practice
- Patient, empathetic and emotionally mature
- Reliable and committed to providing long-term consistency
- Able to build genuine rapport and professional boundaries
- Comfortable working collaboratively with family, clinicians and support networks
- Preferably closer in age to the participant
- Motivated to support capacity building rather than creating dependence
Essential Requirements
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Current Driver Licence and reliable vehicle
- National Police Check
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Working rights in Australia
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Mental Health, Community Services or related field
- Training in trauma-informed care
- Mental Health First Aid
- Experience supporting people with schizophrenia, psychosis or other psychosocial disabilities
Additional Opportunities
The participant’s family also values occasional respite support. Workers willing to assist with flexible supports that provide carers with planned breaks are encouraged to apply.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to become an important part of someone’s recovery journey. We are seeking workers who value consistency, respect, dignity and genuine connection, and who want to make a meaningful difference in a person’s everyday life.
If you are committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support, we would love to hear from you.
