Hilltops Council, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
$38/hr–$41/hr
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 …
Skills: Mental Health Support, Recovery Oriented Practice, Case Management, Data Entry, Risk Assessment
Cooma, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
$43/hr–$77/hr
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 …
Skills: Personal Care, Domestic Assistance, Community Participation, Skill Development, Mental Health Support
Burnie, Tasmania, Australia · On-site
$44/hr–$47/hr
Opportunity to join a leading provider of disability and mental health services Part-Time role (15.2 p/w) based in Burnie TAS $44.58 - $47.97 p/hr (SCHADS Level 4B) + Leave loading + Super + Salary packaging Wellways is …
Skills: Community Development, Mental Health Support, Program Evaluation, Stakeholder Management, Training Delivery
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Provide direct practical support to participants to help them regain and improve self-management skills while nurturing natural community supports. Responsible for developing recovery plans and maintaining detailed documentation, including risk assessments and file notes.
Requires a Certificate IV or Diploma in Mental Health, Community Services, or Peer Work, or evidence of working towards these qualifications. Must possess a valid Driver's License, National Police Check, and NDIS Worker Screening.
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.
As a Recovery Worker, you will provide direct, practical support to participants that help them regain, keep, and improve skills, including self-management skills, while also supporting participants to identify and nurture natural supports that sustain recovery. Essential to sustaining natural supports is that Rehabilitation and Recovery Workers work not just with individuals, but also with families and communities.
Recovery Workers walk alongside participants, supporting participants to identify their hopes, aspirations and goals, and work together to develop recovery plans that help participants achieve their goals. Additionally, you will be responsible for daily, weekly and monthly data entry and maintaining file notes, as well as various program documentation such as recovery assessments and plans, risk assessments, referral documentation and more.
About you
You are passionate about the recovery and care of others. Your ability to communicate with those around you will assist participants greatly in building relationships within the community.
Recovery Workers walk alongside participants, supporting participants to identify their hopes, aspirations and goals, and work together to develop recovery plans that help participants achieve their goals.
Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, Mental Health Peer Work, or Community Services, or able to demonstrate working toward these qualifications (i.e. proof of enrolment).
A contemporary understanding of mental health issues and recovery orientated mental health practice
A current and valid Driver’s License
National Police Records Check [less than 12 months old]
Evidence of working rights within Australia such as a passport, birth certificate or VISA
NSW (Paid Worker) Working with Children Check, prior to commencement
NDIS Workers Screening Check and NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
About Us
Wellways supports inclusivity and we’re proud that our workplace is a place where everyone can imagine and achieve their goals and reach their fullest potential. This is your opportunity to join a nationally recognised organisation with over 18,000 people across 100+ sites and gain access to ongoing support and opportunity for career development.
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 $2650 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
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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
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.
This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.
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Wellways Australia is a leading national mental health and disability support organisation with services in Queensland, ACT, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania. We work with a diverse range of people, their families and carers to identify needs and goals to build good lives in the community This includes creating a home, getting a job and building meaningful relationships. We also deliver services to people with multiple, complex needs and often do this in partnership with clinical services, health support agencies and government. Our services are informed by current evidence on mental health, rehabilitation and community inclusion, together with an understanding of people’s lived experience – what works for them. We are a registered NDIS service provider. Our knowledgeable staff have the right community connections. We offer: support co-ordination, group based activities, assistance to access community, skills development, assistance with household tasks and personal care, housing and tenancy, help with budgeting and travel training. Many of our staff draw from their own experience of mental health issues to provide peer support in services, education courses, advocacy workshops and our advice and referral Helpline. Our commitment to advocacy is central. We consult with consumers, carers, government and local business to ensure people have better opportunities to get well, stay well and fully participate in the community without stigma. For information visit wellways.org or contact us on 1300 111 400. Advice and referral information is also available. Call our Helpline on 1300 111 500.
Offices: 276 Heidelberg Rd, Melbourne, Victoria 3078, AU
Wellways Australia is a leading national mental health and disability support organisation with services in Queensland, ACT, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania. We work with a diverse range of people, their families and carers to identify needs and goals to build good lives in the community This includes creating a home, getting a job and building meaningful relationships. We also deliver services to people with multiple, complex needs and often do this in partnership with clinical services, health support agencies and government. Our services are informed by current evidence on mental health, rehabilitation and community inclusion, together with an understanding of people’s lived experience – what works for them. We are a registered NDIS service provider. Our knowledgeable staff have the right community connections. We offer: support co-ordination, group based activities, assistance to access community, skills development, assistance with household tasks and personal care, housing and tenancy, help with budgeting and travel training. Many of our staff draw from their own experience of mental health issues to provide peer support in services, education courses, advocacy workshops and our advice and referral Helpline. Our commitment to advocacy is central. We consult with consumers, carers, government and local business to ensure people have better opportunities to get well, stay well and fully participate in the community without stigma. For information visit wellways.org or contact us on 1300 111 400. Advice and referral information is also available. Call our Helpline on 1300 111 500.
Offices: 276 Heidelberg Rd, Melbourne, Victoria 3078, AU
