Description:
- Part time (0.8 FTE) , Fixed term contract, till 30 June 2026
- Collaborative and client focused team | Experienced and supportive leadership
- SCHCADS Level 4 $ 44.58ph + super + PBI salary packaging
Support people in your community to build strength, stability, and hope.
Centacare Catholic Family Services is seeking a compassionate and flexible Mental Health Worker to join the Your LINC outreach program, supporting people aged 16+ across Southern Adelaide.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll support individuals and, where appropriate, families and carers through personalised outreach. Support may include emotional assistance, goal-setting, crisis care, and connecting people to services. You’ll meet clients where they are—at home or in the community—and work as part of a dedicated team focused on recovery and wellbeing.
- Deliver personalised, psychosocial outreach support
- Support clients in setting recovery goals and planning for service exit
- Assist clients with applying for longer-term supports like NDIS
- Encourage community engagement and social participation
- Work collaboratively with families, carers, and other supports
What you’ll bring
- Certificate IV in Mental Health (or equivalent)
- Experience working with people with mental health and complex needs
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain)
It’s a bonus if you have these, but not essential
- Experience using a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented approach
- Ability to remain calm and responsive in a crisis
Other Requirement
- A current Working with Children Check from the Department of Human Services (DHS).
- Flexibility to work outside regular hours when needed.
- Willingness to travel and use a Centacare fleet car or your own vehicle.
- Ability to stay calm and make good decisions in crisis situations.
- Commitment to inclusive and culturally safe practice, especially when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
See attached Position Description for full details.
Why Choose to work for Centacare
- Hourly rate of $44.58 + super under the SCHCADS Level 4 Social and Community Services classification
- Generous salary packaging to boost your take-home pay
- Meal and entertainment card options available
- Make a real impact in the lives of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
- Supportive, high-performing team that values collaboration and clear goals
- Work with a trusted, long-standing organisation helping the local community
- Ongoing training and development to support your growth
- Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support
- Discounts on health insurance through Bupa
Who we are
Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.
To learn more about us, click on the video Centacare Catholic Family Services - Our Story
How to Apply
If you have a passion for supporting people with their mental health recovery and wellbeing, please submit your application for consideration.
Your application should include a cover letter and resume as one document outlining your qualifications, experience, and how you meet the requirements of the role.
To access the position description or submit your application click on the 'Apply' button.
Applications close 5:00pm on Friday, 25 July 2025
We may close the role early if we find the right person—so don’t wait!
To know more about this position in confidence please contact Tim Davis, Manager Your LINC South, on 0438 515 618
Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
With respect, no agencies please.