Wellways Grassroots Recovery Worker North

1 week ago


Launceston, Tasmania, Australia Wellways Australia Limited Full time
  • Rewarding dual role supporting individuals on their recovery journey and working with the Northern Neighbourhood Houses in enhancing their capacity in addressing mental health needs in the community.
  • Opportunity to join a leading provider of disability and mental health services
  • NFP Values based company + Salary Packaging up to $15, % Leave loading

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 the opportunity

Do you have experience in the mental health field or with recovery-orientated practices and a passion for building capacity in individuals for addressing the mental health needs in the community?

We are looking for a driven and motivated individual to join our Recovery Team and Grassroots program, that shares our passion in helping others, to work in partnership with individuals, their families and carers to provide a range of non-clinical based support to assist the individual to achieve their recovery goals and also to work with in our grassroots program, collaborating with the Neighbourhood Houses to enhance their capacity in addressing mental health needs in the community. Offer tailored capacity building strategies, evidence-based education sessions, and support in establishing partnerships and referrals to local mental health service providers.

To be successful in this role

  • Relevant qualifications or commensurate experience in working in a support role for people with mental health issues, generally a Certificate IV qualification or above
  • Lived experience of Mental Health Recovery
  • Current valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
  • Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
  • Right to Work within Australia
  • Satisfactory National Police Records Check
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

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 $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
  • Receive 17.5% leave loading every 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 Shannon Eilander on ,

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.

If you'd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways

Job Description Summary

As per PD - Wellways Grassroots Recovery Worker

Culture

We're passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure 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 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.

Please select "Apply" below to complete your application.

Applications Close

14/06/2024



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