Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Worker at Wellways Australia

Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Apr, 26

Salary

35.67

Posted On

21 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health, Recovery Support, Self-Management Skills, Advocacy, Community Participation, Teamwork, Independent Work, Communication, Cultural Safety, Inclusivity, Natural Supports, Family Support, Resource Building, Police Records Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Orientation, NDIS Screening

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. Full time, fixed term (till 30th Jun) opportunity based in Dubbo NSW SCHADS 2B $35.67ph + 17.5% Leave loading + Salary Packaging benefits! Join us in supporting individuals to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in their own community! About the Opportunity Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Workers provide direct, practical supports to participants that enable them to address their mental health issues, achieve their recovery goals, maintain successful tenancies and participate as valued members of their community. Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Workers support participants to identify and nurture natural supports that sustain recovery and directly assist in the development of self-management skills. As an organisation dedicated to making a real difference in people’s quality of life and equality of rights, Wellways believes our work must include effective methods to improve wellbeing and to transform our relationships, networks, communities and society to provide equal rights, opportunities and outcomes for people affected by mental illness. Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Workers make this a reality by: • Ensuring people can fully participate in the community and claim their rights as citizens • Working with families, carers, friends and kin to build the skills and resources they need as key supports, and to flourish in their own right • Advocating for, and creating communities that actively welcome and value people with mental illness and uphold their rights as equal citizens What do you need? Completion of the Certificate 4 in Mental Health, Certificate 4 in Mental Health Peer Work or Certificate 4 in Community Services, or be enrolled in and actively working toward completing one of these qualifications A contemporary understanding of mental health issues and recovery orientated mental health practice Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team Current valid Driver’s License and the ability to undertake travel for the role Satisfactory Police Records Check Working with Children Check, prior to commencement NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate – free online course NDIS Worker Screening Check What Wellways will offer you…. 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. We are invested in your professional development and will support you in fulfilling your career ambitions 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 a break from work Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment Access for you and your family to Employee Assistance Program A positive, culturally safe and inclusive workplace For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Jake Gordon | Team Leader at jgordon@wellways.org or 0435 701 002 Once you apply click here for a copy of the position description Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement. Job Description Summary Contract End Date 30/06/2026 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 11/02/2026 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

Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Workers provide direct, practical supports to participants to address mental health issues and achieve recovery goals. They also assist in developing self-management skills and advocate for community inclusion.