Recovery Support Worker

Recovery Support Worker

Wellways has recently partnered with Capital Health Network PHN to deliver the Commonwealth Psychosocial Support Program (CPSP) to support adults in the ACT who experience moderate to severe mental health challenges that significantly impact everyday life, but who are not currently supported through the NDIS or other funded programs.

As Recovery Support Worker, you'll provide practical, community-based support to help people regain, keep and improve their psychosocial skills, including self-management skills, daily living skills and community connection. Essential to sustaining recovery is that Recovery Support Workers work not only with individuals, but also with families, carers, friends, kin and community groups to build strong and natural support networks. Your role will include:

• Supporting people to identify and pursue their personal recovery goals
• Building the confidence and skills needed to flourish independently
• Promoting inclusion and reducing stigma in community settings
• Advocating for and creating communities that value people with mental health challenges

You will need:

• Completion of the Certificate 4 in Mental Health, or in Community Services, or equivalent practical experience
• Capability to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and individuals
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Satisfactory Police check and Working with Children Check
• Right to Work within Australia
• Completion of NDIS Quality and Safeguards Module 'Quality, Safety and You'
• The ability to undertake some travel and current Driver License
• NDIS Worker Screening Check

Wellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading for purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7,000 people each year!

Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.

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
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Jo Smith on jsmith@wellways.org

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