Recovery Worker at Wellways Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

38.65

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Recovery Planning, Group Facilitation, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Stakeholder Collaboration, Relationship Building, Mental Health Support, Trauma Informed Care, Lived Experience Understanding, Biopsychosocial Model, Harm Minimisation Model, Social Inclusion Principles, 24/7 Roster Flexibility, NDIS Orientation

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 recovery led program supporting women and gender diverse people with mental health challenges in a short-term residential setting Permanent part-time opportunity (equiv. 4 days per week) From $38.65 per hour (SCHADS Level 3) + penalty rates + superannuation + annual leave loading + NFP salary packaging benefits About the service Yanna Yanna Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) is a women’s-only sub-acute, home-like service in our community dedicated to providing practical mental health support for women, trans and gender diverse people who identify as non-binary or as female. Our participants include women that are experiencing diagnoses of personality disorders and/or complex trauma that would benefit from accessible supports delivered in a women-only environment. This is a wholistic 24/7 program, delivered in partnership with the Area Mental Health Service, offering both clinical and psychosocial support to women who are becoming unwell, or as an additional support to strengthen their gains whilst transitioning from an inpatient setting back home. About the opportunity This is a rewarding opportunity to support women 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 developing individual recovery plans 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 PARC 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. Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role. We’re looking for someone who can work flexibly across our 24/7 roster, including weekdays and weekends. Penalty rates apply for relevant shifts completed. 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 To be successful in this role, you will need: Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or related field OR tertiary qualifications in social science or related discipline (current studies also considered) Prior experience working within the Mental Health, AOD or other community-based organisations An understanding of the biopsychosocial and harm minimisation models of mental health and how social inclusion principles are applied to service delivery An ability to establish effective relationships including close collaboration with different stakeholders including clinical mental health services 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 Desirable: Current valid Driver's Licence and the ability to undertake some travel For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Erin Saar, Program Manager on 0432 785 616. 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. Job Description Summary 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 01/04/2026 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 developing individual recovery plans with participants, supporting them to achieve identified goals, and facilitating group sessions. Additionally, the Recovery Worker will collaborate with team members to support the daily operations of the Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) environment.