At a Glance
- Tasks: Support participants with mental health challenges and lead by example in their care.
- Company: Heart-Led Support, a passionate team making a real difference in Queensland.
- Benefits: Casual start with potential for permanent part-time, no micromanagement, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Ideal for those with backgrounds in coaching, mentoring, or military service.
- Why this job: Join a mission-driven team and help men live purposeful, independent lives.
- Qualifications: 1 year of experience in mental health or disability support and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
Let's be real for a minute… this isn't just another support worker job.
Heart-Led Support is a team of skilled, driven male support workers who are in this industry for one reason: to make a difference.
We back our people, reward effort and help men live purposeful, independent lives.
Our mission is big, and we're growing across Queensland. We need experienced people who can help lead it.
This role is for you if…
You've done the hard yards already.
You know this work can be tough.
Shifts change, behaviours escalates and not every day goes to plan.
You stay steady, back yourself and find a way forward without waiting to be told.
You still show up with heart, because you know why you're doing it.
What we're looking for
- At least 1 year of mental health or disability support experience
- Experience supporting participants with complex behaviours, using positive behaviour support and de-escalation
- A calm head and practical problem-solving under pressure
- Initiative. You own your shifts from start to finish
- Able to meet the physical demands of the role, including personal care and active community outings
- Comfortable leading by example on health and wellbeing
- Strong communication and the confidence to build real relationships
Bonus
Background in men's work, coaching, youth work, mentoring or sport, or the discipline that comes from martial arts or military service
- What the role involves
- Supporting participants with mental health challenges at home and in the community
- Working through challenging situations, including exposure to alcohol and other drug use
- Personal care, including showering and toileting
- Mentoring, role modelling and building capacity, not doing things for people
- Following each participant's support plan and behaviour support plan
- Completing thorough shift notes and reports
- What's in it for you
• Casual to start, with a pathway to permanent part-time
• No micromanagement
• A real team
• Growth
- You'll need
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Blue Card
- First Aid and CPR
- Driver's licence and a reliable, insured vehicle
- Full right to work in Australia (we don't offer visa sponsorship)
- This role is open to male applicants only, as it involves intimate personal care for male participants (genuine occupational requirement).
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Experienced Support Worker employer: Heart-Led Support
Heart-Led Support is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with mental health and disability challenges. The company fosters a supportive work environment where experienced support workers are valued and rewarded for their efforts. With a mission focused on empowering men to live purposeful, independent lives, Heart-Led Support offers opportunities for professional growth and development.
