Recovery Worker

Overview

• Build a rewarding career with an organization that truly puts people first
• Fixed term (7 months) opportunity based in Warrnambool VIC
• SCHADS 4B $44.58- $47.97p/h) + Salary Packaging up to $15,899 + 17.5% 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 this Program

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.

About the opportunity

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.

The Key Deliverables of the role are:

• 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.

Please note: This is a 7 months fixed term contract position with a possibility of extention up to 12 months.

You will also need:

• 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

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 Jessica Burgmans on 0435700570 or Deborah Talia on 0481766487

Once you APPLY click here for a copy of the position description

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

Interviews will commence as soon as we start receiving applications for this role

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

Reconciliation | Wellways

Job Description Summary

Fixed term psychosocial recovery worker position in the Early Intervention Psychosocial Support (EIPSR) team in Warrnambool.

Contract End Date

15/05/2026

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

19/09/2025

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