Support Worker
A calm and experienced Support Worker with a strong mental health focus.
Meet Daniel, a Dedicated Support Worker. Daniel is an empathetic, emotionally mature and proactive Support Worker with extensive experience across Supported Independent Living (SIL), respite and mental health support settings.
He has supported people with complex mental health needs, behaviours of concern and day-to-day living needs, with a strong focus on building trust, maintaining consistent routines and supporting greater independence.
With a Bachelor of Biomedicine Science and current studies in Certificate IV in Youth Work, he brings a thoughtful and informed approach to participant wellbeing, daily support and community participation.
He has extensive experience providing participant-centred support in SIL and respite environments, including personal care, medication support, daily routines and community participation.
His background in disability and mental health services has included supporting people with complex mental health needs and behaviours of concern. He uses calm communication, consistency and appropriate emotional-regulation strategies to help create safe and supportive environments.
He also supports participants to attend appointments, access their community and work towards personal goals, with an emphasis on choice, independence and meaningful participation.
Previous leadership and customer service experience has further strengthened his skills in communication, organisation, teamwork, reliability and problem-solving.
He is proactive, dependable, compassionate and calm, bringing a steady and respectful presence to each shift. His approach is person-centred, with a strong focus on helping participants feel safe, heard and supported while building confidence and independence.
Comfortable working in homes with pets and assistance animals, he understands the important role animals can play in wellbeing, routine and emotional regulation. He provides respectful support in animal-friendly environments while considering each participant’s individual preferences and needs.