Join Aligned Community Care as a Mental Health Support Worker!

At Aligned Community Care, we’re seeking skilled, compassionate, and resilient Mental Health Support Workers to support participants with psychosocial disabilities and complex behaviours.

We're especially looking for resilient, fun support workers with, clear communication skills (strong English proficiency), and the ability to maintain firm boundaries in dynamic and challenging environments.

Casual TFN

Locations: Kemps Creek, Austral, Rossmore, Campbelltown & more!
Shifts Available: 6am–2pm | 2pm–10pm + Active Nights 10pm–6am
Male & Female Staff Needed: CAUCASIAN, PACIFIC ISLANDER, TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER & ABORIGINAL IDENTIFIED.

Why Join Us?

Flexible Casual Roles – Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle and availability
Professional Growth – Access ongoing training, development, and clear career progression pathways
Supportive Team Culture – Work in a values-driven, inclusive environment where people truly come first

About Aligned Community Care

Aligned Community Care is a registered NDIS provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centered support that empowers people with disabilities to live independently and with dignity. Based in Sydney & Wollongong, we offer a range of services including Supported Independent Living (SIL), Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), Community Support, and Nursing Care. Our passionate team works collaboratively with participants to promote inclusion, choice, and meaningful outcomes.

About the Role

As a Mental Health Disability Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in empowering our participants through meaningful daily support, including:

Supporting independent living skills

Managing behaviours of concern using trauma-informed and person-centred approaches

Following and contributing to behaviour support plans

Administering or assisting with medication as per care plans

Collaborating with families, allied health professionals, and stakeholders

Promoting social inclusion and advocating for participant rights

Provide personal care

Client Profile

You will be supporting individuals living with a range of mental health and cognitive disabilities, often requiring intensive support. Presenting needs may include:

🧠 Diagnoses:

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Other psychosocial disabilities

⚠️ Behaviours of Concern:

Self-harm and suicidal ideation

Aggression (verbal and physical)

Absconding (leaving the home unsupervised)

Emotional dysregulation

Support involves working under restrictive practices and following positive behaviour support plans, with medication administration and monitoring as part of your duties.

About You

You are a motivated, compassionate, and experienced support worker.

Experience & Skills

Has at least 1 year of experience supporting people with complex behaviours or psychosocial disabilities (preferred)

Holds a Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Mental Health, or Community Services (preferred)

Understands and applies trauma-informed, person-centred, and recovery-oriented care

Has experience with restrictive practices and complex behaviours.

Demonstrates strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills

Qualifications & Requirements

Certificate III or IV in Disability, or relevant equivalent qualification (preferred)

NSW Driver’s Licence + reliable vehicle

Current First Aid & CPR Certificate

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working With Children Check

Recent (within 12 months) National Police Check

100 Points of ID

Comprehensive car insurance and vehicle registration in your name

We Celebrate Diversity

We value the lived experience of our team members and strongly welcome applications from:

People with disabilities

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

LGBTQIA+ individuals

People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Ready to Apply?

📧 Send us your resume (cover letter optional)
📞 Questions? Contact Moneca, Talent Acquisition & Development Manager
📱 Phone: 0489 996 422
🌐 Visit us: www.alignedcommunitycare.com.au

💰 Pay Rate: $35–$37 per hour (based on experience & qualifications)
🕒 Job Type: Casual

Be the difference in someone’s journey — join Aligned today.