Support Worker (Mental Health) jobs in Geraldton, WA

Support Worker (Mental Health) work in Geraldton, WA

Support Worker (Mental Health) roles in Geraldton, WA sit within significant workforce shortages across all disciplines. Cultural competency for Aboriginal communities is essential. WA Health rural and remote incentives and allowances apply. Mining and FIFO workforce mental health is a distinct service need. support worker (mental health) positions are found across public health services, community organisations, and private practice in the region.

Support workers in mental health assist people with daily living tasks, community participation, medication prompting, and connection to services. They may work with NDIS participants, in supported accommodation, in community mental health outreach, or in residential rehabilitation services. The work is relationship-focused and recovery-oriented.

WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Midwest Region delivers public mental health services across the Mid West and Gascoyne regions of Western Australia, with Geraldton Hospital as the principal facility and community mental health teams operating from Geraldton. The catchment extends north to Carnarvon and east to remote communities, covering a vast geographic area.

Qualifications typically required

• Certificate III in Individual Support or Certificate IV in Mental Health
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current First Aid certificate
• Working with Children Check where applicable

Key employers in Geraldton, WA

• WA Country Health Service Midwest Region
• Geraldton Hospital
• WA Primary Health Alliance
• Midwest Aboriginal Organisations Alliance
• Uniting WA
• Richmond Wellbeing