Mental Health Support Workers / Peer Support Workers

Do you have lived or professional experience in mental health?

Are you passionate about real, lasting change in the lives of people living with psychosocial disabilities?

We are looking for genuine, compassionate, and dedicated Mental Health Support Workers or Peer Support Workers to join our growing team supporting participants in their homes and in our supported accommodation house in Tuggeranong.

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About the Role

You will work directly with individuals living with psychosocial disabilities, either in their own homes across the ACT and surrounding areas or in our purpose-built shared accommodation in Tuggeranong. These roles are deeply personal, grounded in understanding, respect, and a recovery-focused approach.

Your role is to build trusting, consistent relationships, support people in their daily lives, and work with them to achieve long-term wellbeing and independence.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide individualised, strengths-based support to participants

Assist with daily living tasks, social connection, and community engagement

Support participants in managing mental health challenges and navigating NDIS goals

Collaborate with the team to provide continuity and stability across services

Encourage and model positive routines, self-advocacy, and independent living

Maintain clear record keeping, communication logs, and incident reporting

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About You

You’re someone who genuinely cares, who understands mental health through lived or professional experience, and who shows up with empathy, patience, and consistency.

You might be a qualified mental health worker, a peer worker, or someone with deep personal insight into the complexity of psychosocial disability.

You will have:

Lived or professional experience in mental health support

Knowledge or willingness to learn about psychosocial disability and trauma-informed care

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

A calm, non-judgmental, and reliable approach

Ability to work autonomously and within a small, dedicated team

Flexibility to work across different settings (community & supported accommodation)

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Essential Requirements

Current First Aid & CPR certification

Current Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Valid Driver’s License and reliable transport

Certificate IV in Mental Health, Community Services, or Peer Work (desirable, not essential)

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What We Offer

A supportive, values-driven team committed to real change

Ongoing training and professional development

Opportunities to work across both in-home and supported accommodation settings

Flexible shifts and work-life balance

A workplace where lived experience is respected and valued

Ready to be part of something meaningful?

Apply today with your resume and a brief cover letter sharing why this work matters to you.