Mental Health Support Workers (Disability)

Enfield, South Australia 5085, Australia • Casual
AI Job Summary
  • Certificate III or higher in Disability, Youth Work, or Community Services required.
  • Experience supporting young people with behavioural or mental health challenges.
  • Valid South Australian driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

Role Type

On-site • Temporary • Casual • Support Worker

Description

Make a Difference Every Day 💙

Are you someone who genuinely cares about people and wants to empower individuals living with psychosocial disability to live with greater independence, purpose, and dignity?

We’re on the lookout for dedicated Male Mental Health Disability Support Workers to join our growing team in Enfield SA. If you’re compassionate, reliable, and thrive on helping others, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build a buddy-like rapport through shared interests (e.g., gaming, walking, music)
  • Support morning/evening routines, school attendance, and home-based learning
  • Encourage healthy choices in meals, rest, hygiene, and social skills
  • Support emotional regulation and respond safely to escalation using therapeutic approaches
  • Maintain household cleanliness and safety routines
  • Administer medications and complete shift documentation as required

About You:

  • Able to form respectful, age-appropriate bonds with youth
  • Calm, confident, and grounded when faced with challenging behaviour
  • A positive role model with a down-to-earth presence
  • Must be physically fit and alert to respond to risk behaviours when needed

What we’re looking for:

  • Certificate III or higher in Disability, Youth Work, or Community Services
  • Experience supporting young people with behavioural or mental health challenges
  • Great communication and problem-solving skills
  • Valid South Australian Driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle

At Connecting Families, we’re more than just a support service — we’re a team of people who truly care. Whether it’s in the home, out in the community, or working towards personal goals, we walk alongside our clients every step of the way — with empathy, respect, and heart.

If you’re ready to be a positive force in someone’s life, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out for a chat — because the work you do here truly matters.

Company Overview

The vision and purpose of Connecting Families is to bring communities together by helping create a better life for children, adults, families and communities.