Recovery Worker

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This position provides support for the implementation and ongoing development of best practice Early Intervention Psychosocial Support in Partnership with Southwest Healthcare Area Mental Health Service SWHAMHS. EIPSR is a targeted service with Referrals identified through the Adult SWHAMHS team.

As Recovery Worker, you'll provide support for individual clients developed according to their needs, with a significant focus on achieving meaningful health, social and economic outcomes for people with a psychiatric disability within their communities.

• Engage participants, their families, and friends in the program where appropriate and develop professional and trusting working relationships
• Conduct regular face to face support visits to connect with the person and to monitor and offer support around key areas
• Encourage linkages into a range of activities to support achievement of goals, including all other Wellways services
• Develop individually tailored recovery plans with each participant which incorporate specific individual goals focusing on skill and knowledge development, including physical health and wellbeing and housing outcomes
• Provide direct practical support to participants to attain the skills required to meet the goals identified to ensure social inclusion, including group activities as appropriate

Regularly reviewing the ways in which services are provided to ensure the program is service aligned with individual needs.

• Relevant qualifications or commensurate experience in working in a support role for people with mental health issues, generally a Certificate IV qualification or above
• 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

Note: This is a 7 months fixed term contract position with a possibility of extension up to 12 months.

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.

• 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, contact Jessica Burgmans on or Deborah Talia on Once you APPLY, click here for a copy of the position description. Wellways is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement. Interviews will commence as soon as applications are received.

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

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industry: Mental Health Care