Recovery Support Worker

About the Role

We are currently seeking passionate, experienced, and skilled Recovery Support Workers to join our Supported Independent Living (SIL) team. The role delivers high-quality and efficient services by providing person-centred, individualised support to residents, drawing upon their existing support networks on their road to recovery, whether that be from coexisting trauma, disability, and physical health, or complex unmet needs. 

A Recovery Support Worker works alongside consumers in a person-centred and trauma-informed way to aid recovery, drawing on collaborative support networks.

As a Recovery Support Worker, you will be responsible for encouraging and supporting a healthy lifestyle, which includes supporting consumers to access clinical and non-clinical supports, increasing and improving community access, developing, and enhancing skills, and facilitating recovery groups. 

Other responsibilities within the role include: 

• Work alongside residents to achieve their individualized recovery goals.  
• Provide psychosocial support to residents residing within the residential service. 
• Support the residents to access the community in a way that is meaningful to them. 
• Taking clients to appointments when required 
• Assist with medication management. 
• Provide 1:1 emotional and physical support. 
• Support people to navigate mental distress. 
• Family members, carers, and people of significance to the person as identified are included as directed by the individual. 
• Addressed all critical incidents according to RW’s policy and procedure.  

The site rosters cover a range of different shifts which may include day, afternoon, weekend, and overnights. 

We have one part-time position available at our Seville Grove service, offering 144 hours over 4 weeks.

About you 

To be successful you will have the following key attributes: 

• Qualification in Human Services (e.g. Mental Health, Community Services, Psychology, Counselling)
• Demonstrated experience in mental health work and a sound understanding of recovery within a human service context 
• Demonstrated understanding of Mental Health complexities and de-escalation techniques
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritise workloads. 
• A current NDIS worker screening 
• A valid First Aid; 
• A current satisfactory Police Clearance; and 
• A current driver’s license. 
• Available to work a range of shifts including weekends and nights (awake) 
• Willing to assist residents in maintaining their tenancy through capacity building and the undertaking of cleaning duties when required. 

About us 

Richmond Wellbeing is a leading WA mental health organisation, providing inclusive, community-based residential and outreach services for adults and young people. We support people experiencing mental distress to develop the confidence and skills to live their lives, employing evidence-based practice to support recovery and wellbeing. 

Our 2024-28 Strategic Plan, "Shaping the Future, Today," focuses on being a leader in transformative services, innovating to bridge gaps, influencing lasting system change, and creating a resilient future. We are committed to our core values: living and breathing recovery, being brave and exploring, putting people first, being passionate about inclusion and belonging, and listening deeply and learning. 

Inclusion is at the heart of our DNA.  We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce, including people with lived experience of mental health recovery and disability, different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, genders, and sexual orientations. We have Rainbow Tick accreditation and work with Elders to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and staff. 

Why join us? 

 At Richmond Wellbeing, we are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those we serve. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where diversity is valued, and individuals are encouraged to achieve their full potential. Join us in our mission to shape the future of mental wellbeing services and support mental wellbeing and recovery through the expertise, courage, and compassion of our people. 

Our exciting and rewarding careers offer: 

• Excellent work-life balance in a supportive environment 

• Salary packaging up to $18,640 which allows you to pay approved expenses form your salary before tax, you pay less tax, your take home pay increase 

• Four weeks annual leave, with an opportunity to purchase additional leave, conditions apply 

• Two additional leave days, Birthday and Wellbeing leave, per calendar year 

• Long service leave benefits after 5 years’ service 

• Opportunities for learning, development, and advancement 

• Access to LinkedIn Learning 

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

How to apply 

If this is something that appeals to you, we would love to hear from you 

A cover letter is required for your application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Within your cover letter please address how your skills and experience meet the key attributes of the role and click the “Apply for this job” button. 

The role will require the following qualifications: 

• Current National Police Clearance Certificate 
• First Aid Certificate and CPR

• NDIS Worker Screening Check 

• Current Driver’s licence 

Have questions? 

All inquiries for this position can be sent to our People & Capability team at recruitment@rw.org.au 

Before an offer of employment can be made, Richmond Wellbeing requires a National Police Clearance no older than 6 months. 

Richmond Wellbeing reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date. 

Please note: Applications are shortlisted as they are received, please apply as soon as possible to be considered.