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Job Summary
Support Worker - Mental Health and Wellness
About Ruah
Ruah is a leading values-driven 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 seeking a Support Worker to join the team at the residential facility. The Support Worker is at the forefront of the organisation in providing client facing recovery support interventions. You will have the ability to work with a range of clients and build and maintain professional relationships.
The Support Worker role works closely with Support Coordinators and reports directly to the Service Lead. The successful candidate will play an important role in improving the health and social wellbeing quality of life of clients maximising self-management independence participation in the community and housing.
This position involves delivering a range of support interventions within a developmental framework that enables clients to address their needs. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Support Coordinator by assisting with delivering activity based work and daily living supports such as taking clients to appointments.
This is a full-time permanent position working 8:30am - 4:30pm between Monday to Friday.
What were looking for
The successful applicant will be required to meet the following criteria:
- Previous experience in a role focused on supporting clients mental health.
- 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.
- Strong administration skills and computer literacy 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.
What do we offer
- A salary aligned with Level 2 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award) starting at $68549.
- 5 weeks annual leave 17.5% annual leave loading.
- 16 weeks paid parental leave with flexibility to take at 32 weeks half-pay (uniquely new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months service).
- Free independent and confidential access for you and your direct family to our Employee Assistance Program.
- Free Ruah-paid Journey Cover (insurance for when youre getting to and from work).
- Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging (to extend your take home pay) with:
- up to $15900 core packaging
- an additional $2650 in meal entertainment packaging
- benefits for salary packaging travel accommodation parking fees education expenses and more!
- 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!
Required compliance documents:
- Current drivers license
- National Police Clearance Certificate
- International Police Clearance Certificate if applicable
- WA Working with Children Check
- First Aid Certificate
How to apply
Wed love to hear from you!
Please click apply create your LiveHire profile and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages helping us understand your fit for this role.
Closing date for applications: COB Friday 19th December 2025.
The Job advertisement may be closed earlier than the date mentioned above.
For further information please contact Alicia Roche Service Lead - Mental Health and Wellness at or.
We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this weneed 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.
We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
Key Skills
- Nursing Home Experience
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Direct Support
- Computer Operation
- Caregiving
- Case Management
- Special Needs
- Training & Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Word Processing
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Ruah is an integrated community service provider in Western Australia - providing support in the areas of housing and homelessness, family and domestic violence and mental health.
