About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit 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.

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.

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

As a Mental Health Support worker in Broome, you will provide 1:1 support to a person with a mental health diagnosis accessing our Individualised Community Living Strategy (ICLS) program. You will support the person to access local services, build independence, strengthen community connections and work towards their recovery goals.

This is a casual position offering approximately 4 hours per week, with shifts scheduled weekdays between 9am to 3pm. This role is ideal for someone seeking a small number of regular daytime hours while making a meaningful difference in their local community.

Key Responsibilities

Provide dedicated support to clients with a mental health diagnosis
Work towards client's recovery and community living goals
Coach and encourage independence through daily routines and decision-making
Assist with and empower the client to take control of their daily living
Encourage community access and engagement in local activities
Support capacity building and self-management of lifestyle and wellbeing
Work collaboratively with clinical and mental health support teams
Follow and contribute to individualised support plans
Skills & Experience

Certificate IV in Mental Health (or equivalent experience)
Experience working with people with mental illness or psycho-social disability
Passionate about client outcomes and mental health advocacy
High computer literacy and administration skills
Unrestricted Western Australian driver’s licence
Access to a reliable vehicle
A current First Aid and CPR certificate
At Life Without Barriers we consider gender a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, and so we ask that only Female applicants apply.

Successful candidates will be required to clear all state-based probity checks; including but not limited to a National Criminal History Record Check

Benefits

Only 4 hours per week, perfect for additional hours
No evening, overnight or weekend work
Casual hourly rate from $46.70 (for holders of Cert IV)
Work in a team with strong local connections and community engagement opportunities
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of people within the Broome community
Join a national social purpose organisation with various career opportunities.