Mental Health Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Worker
Mental Health Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Worker
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Job Description
- Fulltime Ongoing opportunity based at Campbelltown NSW
- $33.41 - $36.46 per hour (SCHADS Level 2B) Super Leave loading salary packaging benefits
- Join us in supporting individuals to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in their own community!
Wellways is committed to reconciliation lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria wed love to hear from you.
About this opportunity
The Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) is a NSW government funded initiative that delivers specialist community based psychosocial support services for people aged 16 years and older.
Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Workers provide direct practical supports to participants that enable them to address their mental health issues achieve their recovery goals and participate as valued members of their community. Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Workers support participants in the development of self-management skills.
Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Workers work as part of an integrated team and may work with other Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Workers Peer Workers Social and Emotional Wellbeing Workers and other services to ensure that participants have access to the supports that they need when they need them.
To be successful in this role you will possess the following
- Completion of the Certificate 4 in Mental Health or Certificate 4 in Mental Health Peer Work (or be enrolled in and actively working toward completing one of these qualifications)
- A contemporary understanding of mental health issues and recovery orientated mental health practice
- Capacity to continuously develop practice in response to supervision reflection training practice experience and feedback
- Availability and willingness to use personal smartphone (iPhone or Android)
- Rights to work in Australia and a current and valid Drivers License
- Satisfactory Police Records Check less than 12 months old and Working with Children Check before commencement or willing to obtain.
- NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) Worker Orientation Module Certificate is mandatory prior to commencement: Worker Screening Check (NDISWSC) is mandatory prior to commencement.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in delivering psychosocial support to people living with significant mental health challenges
- Experience in outreach support
- Previous training in mental health (e.g. Mental Health First Aid ASIST)
Application
- Please include a cover letter which addresses the selection criteria
Please note: This position may close prior to the advertised date if a suitable applicant is found.
About Us
Wellways connects people strengthens families and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading for purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally our services span mental health disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year!
Working with a diverse range of people Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.
What we offer
- A purpose driven culture where people can thrive everyone is respected and differences are valued
- An equitable diverse and socially inclusive work environment
- Salary packaging up to $15899enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent mortgage repayments car leasing
- Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2650 per annum
- Receive 17.5% leave loadingevery time you take annual leave
- Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
- Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
For a confidential discussion about the role we encourage you to contact Beau Bannatyne on
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
If youd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment click here Reconciliation Wellways
Job Description Summary
Are you a passionate caring psychosocial support worker looking to make a positive impact in the lives of others We want to hear from you!Culture
Were passionate about ourwork whichis enjoyable challenging and rewarding.All ofourteamswork toensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments diagnosis or labels.We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ and First Nations communities.
How to Apply
This is your opportunity to join a values based growing innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2000 staff members across 93 sites.
Please select Apply below to complete your application.
Applications Close
15/07/2025Employment Type
Full-Time
