Support Worker - Mental Health

As a Community Support Worker, you will offer one-on-one and group support (in some areas) to assist recovery, build skills for independent living, and help participants contribute to their communities.....

Anglicare Sydney is a leading and highly regarded community NFP organisation in Australia.

Our vision is to see Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened. To achieve this, we are looking to attract the most capable and mission aligned people to join us.

For over 160 years Anglicare has been serving people in need- providing care to older people and services to the vulnerable. We began because of people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference. People motivated by Christian love and a passion to serve. If this describes you, we would love to invite you to join us!

• Are you passionate about the vulnerable people in our community?

• Do you want to further your career in the community services sector by making a real and lasting difference in the lives of others?

• Join our warm, friendly and supportive culture!

About the role:

We are seeking a dedicated Community Support Worker to join our team and contribute to the Commonwealth Psychosocial Support (CPS) Program. This program provides free nonclinical, community-based supports aimed at facilitating and maintaining recovery for people experiencing severe and persistent mental illness. As a Community Support Worker, you will offer one-on-one and group support (in some areas) to assist recovery, build skills for independent living, and help participants contribute to their communities.

This position is a Maximum Term (2 yrs) Full Time role located in Armidale. You will be required to travel across the region. There will be access to a work pool car, laptop and mobile phone for work purposes.

Key responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Supporting people with a mental health issue to access the community

• Provide case co-ordination for individuals

• Establish positive relationships with the clients, staff and other organisations

• Promote Anglicare’s services in a positive manner

• Assess client safety, planning, and intervening where appropriate, by ensuring the well-being of the client

• Reporting – ensure that reports are prompt and an accurate record of observations, risks, interactions and dynamics

About you:

• Tertiary education, Cert 3 or above in social work, psychology/community services/mental health.

• NSW Drivers licence

• Knowledge of mental health issues and the impacts it has on a person’s life

• Skills in establishing rapport, respectfully communicating expectations and being assertive

• Experience relating to and building rapport with people

• Knowledge of child protection system and knowledge of NDIS is an advantage

• Excellent observation, written and verbal communication skills

• Working with Children’s Check

• First Aid Certificate desirable

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply

Anglicare - Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched, and communities strengthened

Anglicare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and has zero tolerance of child abuse

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; Closing date is subject to change without notice.

Applications close on: 14/07/2025