Mental Health Support Worker

- Fulltime Ongoing opportunity based at Bankstown, NSW
- $33.41 - $36.46 per hour (SCHADS Level 2B) + Super + Leave loading + salary packaging benefits
- 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

The Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) and Enhanced Adult Community Living Supports (CLS) programs are NSW government funded initiatives that deliver specialist community based psychosocial support services for people aged 16 years and older, with serious mental illness.

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.

Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Workers work as part of an integrated team. An integrated team works together to ensure that support is provided continuously and seamlessly, including at night, on weekends, on holidays and during periods of leave. To achieve this, Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Workers may work with other Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Workers, Peer Workers, Social and Emotional Wellbeing Workers, and other services to ensure that participants have access to the supports that they need, when they need them.

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

- 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
- Capacity to continuously develop practice in response to supervision, reflection, training, practice experience and feedback
- Availability and willingness to use personal smartphone (iPhone or Android)
- 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, before commencement – or willing to obtain.
- NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) Worker Orientation Module Certificate is mandatory prior to commencement: https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/workers/support-for-workers/training-course
- 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 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 Beau Bannatyne on bbannatyne@wellways.org

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

Are you a passionate, caring individual who is looking to make a positive impact in the lives of others then we want to hear from you

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

26/05/2025

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