Anglicare Tasmania is seeking a casual Mental Health Support Worker based at our Curraghmore site in the North West.
Do you want to make a meaningful impact in someone's recovery journey?
About the role:
Curraghmore is one of Anglicare's registered NDIS Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes, providing person-centred, and recovery-orientated support for individuals living with mental health challenges. The roles involves supporting participants to maximise their independence by developing daily living skills and working towards personal goals.
The role operates on a 24/7 roster, including morning, afternoon, evening, weekend, and active night shifts, to support day-to-day routines as well as psychosocial and group activities.
The successful applicant will possess demonstrable competency, knowledge, understanding and/or skills in the following areas:
* Experience and understanding of the principles of recovery orientated service delivery;
* Genuine empathy and understanding for participants as they navigate their own mental health journey;
* Experience working within a team-based, cross-sector collaborative approach to support people with diagnosed mental health outcomes;
* Ability to contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and initiatives for participants;
* Demonstrated resilience and ability to manage stress and resolve conflict effectively, including in high-pressure, uncertain, or complex situations;
* Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to facilitate effective communication and collaboration with participants, service providers, families, and support networks;
* Actively participate in quality assurance and continuous improvement processes as required;
* Proficient computer skills, including word processing, email and database management software.
Essential qualifications and/or experience:
* Minimum qualification of Certificate IV Non-Clinical Mental Health, Certificate IV in Disability or Certificate III in Individual Support (or relevant qualification and experience);
* Assist Clients with Medication (willing to complete training if successful for position);
* Experience supporting people with severe mental health illness (or relevant experience);
* First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
What we offer you:
* $36.13 hourly base rate (plus 25% casual loading);
* professional development opportunities;
* a friendly and supportive work environment.
Successful applicants must be willing to:
* provide a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment/volunteer category) including NDIS Worker Screening Check if you are applying for the 1st time or have renewed your registration since 1st February 2021
* Present a National Police Check - Unsupervised with children (no older than 12 months and not an annulled record);
* Provide an International Police Check if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia after the age of 16;
* Undertake a satisfactory Anglicare assessed medical;
* Provide a current provisional or full Australian Driver Licence.
For further information about this position please contact Jade Ellings, Program Manager - Curraghmore on or - during business hours.
On commencement the successful applicant will be required to undertake our structured Safeguarding Children Training program.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: TUESDAY, 20th January 2026 at 6pm
If you are interested in joining our team or reading the position description, please click on the 'APPLY' link below to commence your application. You will be required to submit an up to date resume and cover letter which outlines your relevant skills for the role and addresses the demonstrated competencies.
Important Information About Anglicare Tasmania
Anglicare Tasmania is a non-profit organisation providing a wide range of community services to the people of Tasmania. We are part of the national Anglicare Australia network of organisations. Anglicare advocates for social justice and aids people in times of need. We provide programs relating to ageing and disability, health, housing, families, drug and alcohol treatment and support and more.
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Anglicare Tasmania is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for positions with Anglicare Tasmania must undergo screening processes prior to a successful appointment.
Anglicare Tasmania is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and LGBTIQ+ communities.
Anglicare Tasmania is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work environment where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential.