Mental Health Support Worker - Various Locations

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locations : Tamworth Office, West Tamworth : Anglicare Armidale Office, Armidale : Anglicare Inverell Office, Inverell

time type : Full time

posted on : Posted 9 Days Ago

time left to apply : End Date: June 5, 2026 (11 days left to apply)

job requisition id : JR7160

We are seeking several Mental Health Support Workers to join our Community and Mission team across the NENW based in Tamworth, Armidale & Inverall. This role provides recovery-focused, community-based support to adults living with long-term mental health conditions who are not funded under the NDIS.

Working within a strengths-based, person-centred model, you will support individuals to build skills, increase independence, and remain connected to their communities. You will collaborate with internal teams and external service providers across the New England Northwest region to support positive outcomes and improved quality of life.

Key responsibilities

• Support individuals to achieve personal goals and improve wellbeing

• Assist with daily living, social, and recreational activities

• Promote community access, inclusion, and participation

• Provide practical assistance, advocacy, and capacity building

• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to service quality

• Participate in training, safety, and professional development

• Travel across regional locations as required

Skills and experience

• Certificate III in Community Services or equivalent experience

• Experience supporting people with mental health or psychosocial needs

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• NSW Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel

• Ability to meet probity requirements (Police Check, WWCC)

Why work with us?

• Meaningful work making a genuine difference in regional communities

• Supportive, values-driven organisation

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

• Collaborative and inclusive team environment

Why Anglicare?

We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support and the dedicated people here who make it happen. At Anglicare, you’ll get the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that’s ready for the future. You’ll belong to a community of kind, humble and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds.

On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:

• Salary packaging – up to $15,900 tax-free income plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment.

• Ongoing professional development and leadership training to advance your career.

• Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers.

• Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms.

Are you ready for a career that means more?

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All applicants will receive a response.

Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Application Close Date: June 05, 2026