Recovery Worker at Wellways Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

51.81

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Recovery Oriented Program, Mental Health Support, Group Facilitation, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Clinical Staff Collaboration, Lived Experience Collaboration, Goal Achievement Support, Day-to-day Operations Support, Wholistic Support, Psychosocial Support, Cultural Diversity Value, Peer Participation, Peer Leadership, Evidence-based Practice

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

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. If you’d like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways Work in a recovery-oriented program offering support for people experiencing mental health challenges Casual positions with access to development / training opportunities $48.31 - $51.81 per hour (SCHADS Level 3, inclusive of casual loading) + penalty rates + superannuation + NFP salary packaging benefits About the opportunity This is a rewarding opportunity to support participants engaged in the service and build professional, trusting relationships and empower them along their journey towards recovery. As our new Recovery Worker, your role will see you working alongside participants and supporting them to achieve their own identified goals. Additionally, you will facilitate group sessions and work alongside your team members to support day-to-day operations of the Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) service environment. This role is ideal for someone who is able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, including clinical staff and alongside team members who have lived and living experience of mental health challenges. Most importantly, you share our vision of delivering exceptional service and achieving the best possible outcomes for participants. PARCs operate 24/7 on a rotating roster and penalty rates apply for afternoon and weekend hours. Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role. About the service Broadmeadows Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) is a sub-acute, home-like service dedicated to providing practical mental health support in our community. This is a wholistic 24/7 program, delivered in partnership with the Area Mental Health Service, offering both clinical and psychosocial support to people who are becoming unwell, or as an additional support to strengthen their gains whilst transitioning from an inpatient setting back home. Our multidisciplinary recovery teams are creative, motivated and focused on ensuring positive experiences for participants and their loved ones. All our recovery services value cultural diversity, support and create opportunities for recovery, value peer participation and leadership and are underpinned by evidence-based best practice. To be successful in this role, you will need: Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health, AOD or Disability OR Tertiary qualification in social science or related discipline Demonstrated experience in the field of mental health and/or disability An understanding of the biopsychosocial model of mental health and social inclusion principles Evidence of the right to work in Australia NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate Evidence of, or a willingness to undergo a National Police Records Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Amanjot Sandhu on 0481 477 480 or email asandhu1@wellways.org. Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment. 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 Job Description Summary Work in a recovery-oriented program offering short-term residential support for people experiencing mental health challenges. 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 01/03/2026 Wellways is a leading not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation operating in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. Our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year. Our 2000 staff work to create an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We connect people, strengthen families and transform communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. Our Practice Principles guide how we work and interact with participants and partners, with our colleagues and within our communities. To see our Practice Principles poster visit https://media.wellways.org/inline-files/ww383_Practice_Principles.pdf Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us.

Responsibilities

The role involves supporting participants in achieving their identified recovery goals by building professional, trusting relationships within a recovery-oriented program. Additionally, the Recovery Worker will facilitate group sessions and assist with the day-to-day operations of the Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) service environment.