Mental Health Support Worker (Female)

Adelaide Care Services is seeking experienced female Mental Health Support Workers who specialise specifically in mental health to join our casual team. You will provide specialised, person-centred support to NDIS participants living with complex psychiatric and behavioural presentations across Greater Adelaide. This is demanding, high-impact work suited to someone with real mental health expertise who remains calm, grounded, and professional in challenging and crisis situations.

• Provide specialised mental health support to participants with complex psychiatric and behavioural presentations

• Apply advanced de-escalation techniques and manage mental health crises calmly and safely

• Implement Behaviour Support Plan (BSP) strategies consistently and professionally

• Assist with daily living activities (ADLs), personal care, and community access

• Recognise early warning signs and respond appropriately to changes in mental state

• Maintain accurate documentation, including shift notes and incident reports

• Specialised, demonstrated experience in mental health support — this is essential, not desirable

• Practical and theoretical knowledge of mental health disorders, including how they present and how to respond

• Proven ability to support participants with complex, high-acuity psychiatric presentations

• Confidence in de-escalation, crisis management, and behaviour support

• A calm, patient, resilient, and person-centred approach

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Flexibility across a range of shifts

• Demonstrated specialisation and experience in mental health support

• Practical and theoretical knowledge of mental health disorders

• NDIS Worker Screening Check

• Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle

• Excellent English communication skills essential

• First Aid & CPR certificate

• Right to work in Australia

• Competitive casual rate of $40 per hour

• Flexible shifts across Greater Adelaide

• Supportive and experienced team

• Genuinely rewarding, high-impact work