Rehabilitation and Recovery Worker

• Full time, Permanent opportunity based at Bathurst, NSW
• $37.35 - $40.05 per hour (SCHADS Level 3B) + leave loading + Super + Salary packaging
• Ongoing training +development opportunities

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 program

The Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) is a state wide program that supports people with a severe mental illness to live and recover in the community in the way that they want to. HASI is part of a suite of community-based psychosocial programs for adults called the NSW Mental Health Community Living Programs. HASI provides psychosocial supports that help people build independence in daily life and contribute to recovery. The types of support people receive depends on their individual needs and own unique goals for what they want to achieve. HASI helps people identify goals and work towards meeting those goals by providing support in collaboration with Community Mental Health clinical teams.

About the role

Wellways is seeking a dedicated Rehabilitation and Recovery Worker to join their team and support individuals affected by mental illness. In this role, you will help participants identify their goals and aspirations, develop personalized recovery plans, and provide direct, practical support to help them regain and improve essential life skills, including self-management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with participants, their families, and communities to build natural supports for sustained recovery.
• Advocating for equal rights and community participation for people living with mental illness.
• Working as part of an integrated team to ensure continuous, seamless support, including after hours and during weekends or holidays.
• Accurately recording participant data and maintaining necessary documentation, such as recovery and risk assessments.

You will also be required to travel across the region, with occasional overnight stays. The role is central to Wellways' mission to improve wellbeing and create communities that value and support individuals living with mental illness.

If you're passionate about making a difference and helping others thrive, this is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the mental health sector.

What do you need?

If you share our passion of helping people and want to make a difference in people's lives, then we look forward to receiving your application

• 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
• 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 current and valid Driver’s License and Right to Work within Australia
• Satisfactory Police Records Check [less than 12 months old] and Working with Children Check, prior to commencement
• NDIS Workers Screening Check and 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 Paul Aitcheson on paitcheson@wellways.org

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.

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 We are seeking a passionate and empathetic Rehabilitation & Recovery Worker for a permanent position that combines outreach support & case management

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

25/11/2024