Mental Health Recovery Worker

1 week ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Wellways Full time
Fulltime opportunity based at Newcastle
- $ $38.60 per hour
  • SCHADS Level 3B (based on experience and qualifications) +Super + Leave loading + salary packaging benefits up to $15,899 per annum
  • 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, we'd love to hear from you.

About this opportunity


Youth Community Living Support Services (YCLSS) is a NSW government funded initiative that delivers time-limited specialist community based psychosocial support services designed for your people, aged 15 to 24 (inclusive), with serious mental illness, who have, or are at risk of developing, functional disability because of their mental health problems.


As an integrated member of the YLCSS team, Recovery Workers walk alongside participants, providing intensive support to participants to address key development areas that support transition into adulthood: social skills, leadership, decision making, teamwork, healthy lifestyle, community service, responsibility, self-identity, self-esteem, and resilience.

Essential to achieving these objectives is supporting the participant to identify and nurture natural supports that sustain recovery and assist in the development of self-management skills.


To be successful in this role, you will possess the following

  • 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
  • Completion of the Certificate 4 in Mental Health, Certificate 4 in Mental Health Peer Work or Certificate 4 in Community Services, or equivalent practical experience working in a mental health role.
  • Rights to work in Australia
  • Rights to work in Australia
and A current and valid Driver's License

  • Satisfactory Police Records Check [less than 12 months old] and Working with Children Check, prior to commencement or willing to obtain
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWSC) is mandatory prior to commencement

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 purposedriven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
  • An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
  • Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables 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 $2,650 per annum
  • Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
  • Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role.

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. **Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.

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