Senior Mental Health Support Worker – Team Leader
Senior Mental Health Support Worker – Team Leader
Contract Type:
Full Time
Location:
Perth
Industry:
Medical & Nursing
Contact Name:
Alexiss MacNeil
Contact Email:
alexiss.macneil@talentquarter.com
Contact Phone:
61295495742
Date Published:
26-Aug-2026
Talent quarter have a fantastic opportunity for an experiences senior mental health support worker to make a meaningful difference supporting people on their recovery journey.
Join a purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation providing 24/7 residential support to people living with severe and persistent mental health conditions. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mental health professional to step into a senior role, mentor others and help clients build the skills, confidence and connections they need to live meaningful, independent lives.
Benefits on offer:
Working alongside a diverse group of people experiencing severe and persistent mental illness, you'll use a recovery-focused and person-centred approach to help clients identify and achieve their individual goals.
You'll also play an important role in mentoring Recovery Partners, supporting day-to-day site operations and building strong relationships with families, external agencies and other professionals.
Key responsibilities
You’ll bring experience supporting people with complex mental health needs, along with the ability to lead, mentor and motivate a team.
You’re a confident communicator who builds positive relationships and takes a calm, solutions-focused approach to challenging situations.
To be successful, you'll have:
Join a purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation providing 24/7 residential support to people living with severe and persistent mental health conditions. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mental health professional to step into a senior role, mentor others and help clients build the skills, confidence and connections they need to live meaningful, independent lives.
Benefits on offer:
- Full-time, Monday–Friday position working business hours
- South Perth
- Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses, plus $2,650 entertainment benefits
- Corporate health insurance benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing professional development and career growth
- Service awards recognising long-term commitment
Working alongside a diverse group of people experiencing severe and persistent mental illness, you'll use a recovery-focused and person-centred approach to help clients identify and achieve their individual goals.
You'll also play an important role in mentoring Recovery Partners, supporting day-to-day site operations and building strong relationships with families, external agencies and other professionals.
Key responsibilities
- Provide leadership and support to Recovery Partners and assist with day-to-day site management
- Mentor and support staff to deliver recovery-focused, person-centred care
- Support intake, assessment processes and service level agreements
- Work collaboratively with clinical and care teams to deliver best-practice activities and support
- Develop person-centred summaries, reports and documentation
- Communicate effectively with families, significant others, external agencies and professionals
- Support medication administration and associated documentation
- Participate in verbal and written handovers
- Identify opportunities for clients to engage in education, training and employment
- Work collaboratively with Senior Recovery Partners across other Community Options sites
- Support clients to develop and achieve meaningful personal recovery goals
You’ll bring experience supporting people with complex mental health needs, along with the ability to lead, mentor and motivate a team.
You’re a confident communicator who builds positive relationships and takes a calm, solutions-focused approach to challenging situations.
To be successful, you'll have:
- Certificate IV in Mental Health or higher qualification in a relevant field
- Experience supporting people experiencing mental health conditions
- Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring or managing staff
- Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to assess situations and identify appropriate solutions that promote recovery
- Strong understanding of recovery principles and person-centred practice
- A genuine passion for supporting people to achieve greater independence and quality of life
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