Peer Rehabilitation and Recovery Worker

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

• Fulltime ongoing opportunity based at Young NSW
• $41.45 per hour (SCHADS Level 3B) + Leave loading + salary packaging benefits
• Facilitate peer-led learning programs and work alongside families and participants

About this Program

The Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) and Enhanced Adult Community Living Supports (CLS) are NSW government-funded programs that provide specialist psychosocial support for individuals aged 16 and older with serious mental illness. These programs, delivered by Wellways, focus on empowering participants to live independently within their communities.

The programs offer flexible, person-centred support that helps individuals develop skills for daily living, access healthcare, maintain housing, and participate in social and community activities. Support includes assistance with self-care, budgeting, cooking, medication management, education, employment, and building relationships. HASI and CLS work closely with Local Health Districts and other community services to provide coordinated care, helping participants live fulfilling, independent lives.

About the opportunity

The Peer Rehabilitation and Recovery Worker role in the HASI and CLS programs offers a unique chance to use your lived experience of mental ill-health and recovery to support individuals facing similar challenges. You will help participants develop life skills, regain independence, and integrate into their communities by acting as a role model of hope and recovery.

In this role, you will provide practical support in areas like self-care, budgeting, and accessing health services, while also assisting participants with housing and building social connections. You'll work closely with families, carers, and other professionals to ensure coordinated, holistic support.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about mental health, offering flexibility, travel, and the chance to make a real difference in people's lives.

What is Lived Experience? Lived experience offers unique insight, empathy and authenticity that enrich in person connections. It is not about professional or clinical expertise, but rather the personal journey of mental health experiences and recovery.

You will also need:

• Lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery, either as a person with mental health issues or in a caring role
• A contemporary understanding of mental health issues and recovery orientated mental health practice
• 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 lived experience role.
• Rights to work in Australia and A current and valid Driver's License
• National Police Records Check [less than 12 months old]
• NDIS Workers Screening Check and Working with Children Check
• NDIS Modules - "Quality Safety and You" - free online course

What we can offer you

• 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 Louise Carroll

Click APPLY to access the full position description from our careers page.

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