Support Worker (Mental Health) jobs in Newcastle, NSW

Support Worker (Mental Health) work in Newcastle, NSW

Support Worker (Mental Health) roles in Newcastle, NSW sit within steady demand with particular strength in community mental health, NDIS support, and AOD. The region attracts practitioners seeking Sydney alternatives with access to a full-service health system. 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.

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is the primary employer of mental health professionals in the Newcastle and Hunter region, operating community mental health teams, inpatient services, and specialist units across Newcastle, Maitland, and the broader Hunter Valley. The University of Newcastle's health and social work faculties provide a strong local training pipeline.

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 Newcastle, NSW

• Hunter New England LHD
• Hunter Primary Care
• headspace Newcastle
• Flourish Australia
• Mental Health Association NSW
• Catholic Healthcare
• Samaritans