Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Worker
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Job Summary
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.
- Full time fixed term (till 30th Jun) opportunity based in Dubbo NSW
- SCHADS 2B $35.67ph 17.5% Leave loading Salary Packaging benefits!
- Join us in supporting individuals to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in their own community!
About the Opportunity
Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Workers provide direct practical supports to participants that enable them to address their mental health issues achieve their recovery goals maintain successful tenancies and participate as valued members of their community. Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Workers support participants to identify and nurture natural supports that sustain recovery and directly assist in the development of self-management skills.
As an organisation dedicated to making a real difference in peoples quality of life and equality of rights Wellways believes our work must include effective methods to improve wellbeing and to transform our relationships networks communities and society to provide equal rights opportunities and outcomes for people affected by mental illness. Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Workers make this a reality by:
Ensuring people can fully participate in the community and claim their rights as citizens
Working with families carers friends and kin to build the skills and resources they need as key supports and to flourish in their own right
Advocating for and creating communities that actively welcome and value people with mental illness and uphold their rights as equal citizens
What do you need
- Completion of the Certificate 4 in Mental Health Certificate 4 in Mental Health Peer Work or Certificate 4 in Community Services 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
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Current valid Drivers License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
- Satisfactory Police Records Check
- Working with Children Check prior to commencement
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate free online course
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
What Wellways will offer you.
Wellways supports inclusivity and were proud that our workplace is a place where everyone can imagine and achieve their goals and reach their fullest potential. This is your opportunity to join a nationally recognised organisation with over 18000 people across 100 sites and gain access to ongoing support and opportunity for career development.
- We are invested in your professional development and will support you in fulfilling your career ambitions
- 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 a break from work
- Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
- Access for you and your family to Employee Assistance Program
- A positive culturally safe and inclusive workplace
For a confidential discussion about the role we encourage you to contact Jake Gordon Team Leader at or
Once you apply click here for a copy of the position description
Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
Job Description Summary
Contract End Date
30/06/2026Culture
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
11/02/2026
Key Skills
- Nursing Home Experience
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Direct Support
- Computer Operation
- Caregiving
- Case Management
- Special Needs
- Training & Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Word Processing
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Wellways works to create an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.
