Experienced Disability Support Worker – Complex Mental Health / SIL

About the Role

The ideal candidate will bring calm, experienced practice in mental health support - particularly psychosis, cognitive impairment and behaviour management - combined with a genuine commitment to person-centred care, community participation and continuity of care.

What You'll Do

Mental Health & Behaviour Support

Support mental health stability through calm, de-escalating communication; recognise and report changes from baseline; monitor for warning signs and escalate early.

Personal Care & Health

Support personal hygiene, grooming, mobility and shower transfers with dignity; follow falls prevention and manual handling guidance; support medication administration and appointment adherence.

Routines & Skill-Building

Establish predictable routines using clear language and visual prompts; support household tasks, shopping, meal planning and community participation through one-step prompting and supported practice.

Documentation & Communication

Record objective observations, context and support provided; complete handover and incident reports promptly; contribute to structured support diaries and behaviour monitoring.

Community Access

Provide 1:1 support for safe community access, transport, appointments, shopping and social participation within an approved plan.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Hands-on experience supporting adults with complex mental health, particularly persistent psychosis, schizoaffective disorder or comparable psychosocial disability.
• Demonstrated de-escalation skills and ability to set respectful, consistent boundaries; calm response to challenging behaviours, suspicion, over-familiarity and verbal reactivity.
• Ability to use simple language, visual prompts, one-step instructions, repetition and supported practice when supporting someone with cognitive impairment.
• Comfortable with personal care (hygiene, grooming), mobility support and shower transfers; willingness to follow falls prevention and manual handling guidance.
• Reliable and able to commit to a stable roster across weekdays, evenings, weekends and inactive overnight shifts.
• Strong observation and documentation skills; able to recognise baseline changes and escalate concerns through appropriate channels.
• Current driving licence and willingness to provide references from relevant roles.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in Supported Independent Living (SIL), hospital discharge planning or older-adult mental health services.
• Relevant disability support, individual support or mental health qualification (or equivalent demonstrated experience).
• Practical experience implementing behaviour support plans and contributing to structured evidence collection (ABC observations, support diaries).
• Experience in stabilisation after a failed placement or transitional care.
• Warm, patient interpersonal style with interests in gardening, music, games, exercise and community activities.

What We Offer

• A stable, small team committed to consistent, trauma-informed support.
• Comprehensive participant-specific induction and access to current clinical guidance.
• Competitive rates and flexible roster arrangements.
• Professional development, supervision and a workplace that values your feedback.
• Support from an experienced clinical and operational team.

Apply Now

Please submit your resume on recruitment@carefast.com.au

Pay: $35.00 – $45.00 per hour

Work Location: In person