Support Worker - Mental Health and Wellness Central

About Ruah

Ruah is a leading valuesdriven employer in Western Australias community services sector. Our staff go boldly not just supporting people in need but working to end homelessness end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WAs biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion where difference is valued celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About the Role

We are recruiting a full time permanent Support Worker to work in our Stronger Ground central team. As a Support Worker you will provide psychosocial support to people living with mental illness across the Perth metropolitan area. The role requires travelling to meet clients in various locations.

The hours of work are 38 hours per week Monday Friday between the hours of 8am5pm and may include weekend and public holiday work by arrangement.

As a Support Worker you will work in a trauma informed way to liaise with Support Coordinators and provide capacity building support as determined by the clients recovery goals.The focus of work is to support clients to reconnect with community and improve their mental health and wellbeing and overall quality of life. The successful applicants will have experience in working with clients in a family inclusive way working in a team environment and liaising with mental health professionals housing providers and other appropriate services to support the clients recovery journey.

Ruah aims to promote measures to achieve equality. Section 51 of the Equal opportunity Act applies to this role.

What were looking for

The successful applicant will be required to meet the following criteria:

• Completion of or progress towards a relevant qualification (Certificate II/III) and/or relevant work experience and/or lived experience.
• Ability to engage with individuals within different levels of needs and build and maintain a professional relationship.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to the functioning of the team.
• Ability to model positive behaviours emotional maturity coping skills and resilience.
• Good interpersonal and effective communication skills.
• Understanding of basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and client reporting system.
• Willingness and ability to work within and contribute to the vision mission core values and the guiding principles of the organisation.
• Knowledge and understanding of diversity gender and social inclusion particularly Aboriginal culture.

Required Compliance Documents:

• Current drivers license
• Working with Children Check
• National Police Certificate
• Current First Aid Certificate

What we offer

• A salary aligned with Level 2 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award) commencing at $66230 pro rata.
• An opportunity to work with a passionate and highly skilled team within in a unique service and stateoftheart facility.
• An opportunity to work with a passionate and highly skilled team at one of the leading not for profit organisations in WA.
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5 leave loading.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave with flex to take at 32 weeks halfpay (uniquely new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months service).
• Salary packaging up to $15900.
• Free independent and confidential access for you and your direct family to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Free Ruahpaid Journey Cover (insurance for when youre getting to and from work).
• An extensive learning and development program.
• Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups joining us at Pride events being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much much more!

Ready to make a meaningful change

Wed love to hear from you! Please click apply at the top of the page and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages outlining why you are a good fit for this role.

Closing date for applications: 5pm Friday 4 April 2025.

Ruah reserves the right to close the advertisement early so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

For further information please contact Sheila Jay Team Lead for Stronger Ground Central on

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged and to do this we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right.

Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.