Mental Health Support Workers Job
Mental Health Support Worker Jobs
Looking for a mental health support worker job in Perth? Hale Foundation offers the chance to do practical, people-focused work that makes a real difference. A mental health support worker assists NDIS participants with things like day-to-day routines, appointments, community participation, and confidence building. At Hale Foundation, this role is built on strong relationships and support that fits each person’s needs.
Training and Career Development
At Hale Foundation, training is an important part of helping support workers feel prepared for their role. We invest in ongoing learning so you can build the knowledge and skills you need for daily work with participants. This can include ongoing guidance, practical experience, and opportunities to build on your strengths. Whether you’re new to the industry or you’re already working somewhere in Perth as a mental health support worker, we want you to feel supported as you continue to develop.
Benefits and Rewards
A mental health support worker’s job is rewarding in very real ways. You have the chance to support people in their daily lives and see the progress they make over time. That might mean helping someone feel more confident with appointments, building routine into their week or staying connected with their community. The role also gives you the chance to build meaningful relationships with other team members. At Hale Foundation, we pride ourselves on having a welcoming environment, flexible schedules, and an atmosphere where support workers feel valued in the work they do.
How we will support you
WHY WORK WITH HALE FOUNDATION?
Support workers are central to the work we do. At Hale Foundation, you’ll join a team that values practical support, consistency, and genuine care. We know this work matters, and we want our staff to feel backed by a workplace that understands that. We aim to provide a flexible and supportive environment with ongoing opportunities for the right people. Where possible, we match support workers with participants based on their skills and experience. This helps you build stronger relationships and achieve better outcomes in your role.
WHAT TRAINING IS OFFERED?
Hale Foundation provides training to ensure you’re prepared for the day-to-day realities of a mental health support worker job. This may include online modules, webinars, face-to-face training, and on-the-job learning. Depending on the role, your training might also cover areas such as foundational skills, work safety, restrictive practices, and complex behaviour support. The exact training can vary based on your exact position and the participants you support.
CAREER FORM
Frequently Asked Questions
As a mental health support worker, you would help NDIS participants with their daily lives. This might include assisting with their routine at home, getting to appointments, spending time in the community, and offering encouragement along the way. The role is about everyday support and helping people build confidence. It is not a clinical or therapy role.
That can depend on the role and who you’ll be working with. Some roles might require you to hold a valid driver’s licence, have an NDIS Worker Screening Check, a Working With Children Check, a current First Aid Certificate, or other role-specific clearances. Experience in disability, mental health, or community services can help, but is not always essential. We also look for people who are reliable, respectful, and good at communicating with others.
We want you to feel prepared when you start and supported as you grow in the role. We offer training such as online modules, webinars, face-to-face sessions, and learning on the job. Depending on the role, there might also be extra training in areas like work safety or complex behaviour support.
We know what we do matters, and we know good support starts with backing our staff properly. We want to create a workplace where you feel welcomed and part of a team. Depending on the role, it can include things like flexible hours, ongoing training, and opportunities to advance your career over time.