Recovery Worker

• Work in a recovery-oriented program providing psychosocial support for people experiencing mental health challenges
• Permanent full time opportunity with access to ongoing training and development
• SCHADS Level 3 – pay point 3 ($77,538 p.a.) + superannuation + salary packaging benefits + annual leave loading

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 peoplewho identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role

As our new Recovery Worker, you will be joining a dedicated team to develop person-centred plans and deliver direct, practical support to individuals in our care.

In this role, our participants will benefit from your support in creating their individual recovery plan and from receiving specialised support, centred around their needs and goals. You will encourage them in the development of skills and knowledge as they take steps towards their recovery and assist them in building long term support networks to ensure they are fully supported as they take steps towards their recovery.

Please view the attached position description to see further details relating to this role.

About the program

The Psychosocial Support Service (PSS) delivers an integrated psychosocial service intervention with physical health through the established mental health stepped-care model across the north and eastern catchment. The program provides a range of one-to-one and peer facilitated, group based supports, tailored and coordinated to deliver the appropriate level of support for each participant.

These services, in partnership with families and carers (as appropriate), provide a range of non-clinical community-based support to these individuals to achieve their recovery goals.

What we offer

• Purpose-Driven Culture: Immerse yourself in a culture where passion meets purpose. Here, you can thrive while making a genuine difference. We hold respect for every individual close to our hearts, and we cherish the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.
• Equitable and Inclusive Work Environment: We take pride in fostering a workplace that’s not just diverse, but also equitable and socially inclusive. We value the rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that our team members bring, and we actively promote an atmosphere of inclusion and belonging.
• Salary Packaging: Enhance your financial well-being with our salary packaging option, which lets you allocate up to $15,899 of your salary for specific expenses before taxes kick in. This means more financial flexibility for you to allocate funds toward things like rent, mortgage payments, or car leasing.
• Meal and Entertainment Allowance: Indulge in the joys of life with our meal and entertainment allowance, available through salary packaging. You can enjoy up to $2,650 per annum to savor delightful meals and experiences with your loved ones, all while saving on taxes.
• Employee Assistance Program: We understand that life comes with its challenges, and your well-being is important to us. As part of our commitment to your holistic health, you and your family have access to our Employee Assistance Program. It’s a supportive resource designed to help you navigate life’s ups and downs with confidence and resilience.

Join us, and not only will you find a fulfilling career, but you’ll also discover a host of benefits that enrich your personal and professional life. We’re not just offering a job; we’re inviting you to be a part of an inclusive, supportive, and purpose-driven community where your well-being and success matter most.

Why us?

Wellways are a team of approximately 2000 staff and 150 volunteers across 93 sites providing a range of programs, services and supports to people right across Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. We remain committed to our mission, of creating inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential; and we are always on the look-out for like-minded people who would like to be a part of this.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Yoyo Gan, Program Coordinator on 0478 908 848 or [email protected] using the subject line: Recovery Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Wellways is committed to the health and safety of its employees and participants and strongly encourages all workers to be fully vaccinated including relevant boosters for COVID-19.

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.