Mental Health Recovery Support Worker – Part-Time, Deniliquin

Wellways Australia; Deniliquin; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Superannuation

Meal/Entertainment allowance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Wellways Australia in Deniliquin, NSW seeks a part-time Well Connected Support Worker to empower participants facing mental health challenges. You will collaborate with clinicians to implement recovery plans, deliver practical supports, and connect individuals with community resources.

The role emphasizes culturally safe service delivery for diverse communities, with flexible hours and a supportive team, contributing to meaningful community living.

Qualifications

• Contemporary understanding of mental health and recovery orientated practice.
• Ability to develop practice through supervision, reflection and training.
• Completion of a Certificate 4 in Mental Health, Peer Work or Community Services (or current enrolment).
• Ability to engage with diverse backgrounds and maintain rapport with participants.
• Current valid driver’s license and willingness to travel for the role.
• Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check are required.
• Right to Work in Australia and satisfactory police screening within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to participants, families and carers within Wellways programs.
• Collaborate with clinicians to develop personalized recovery plans aligned to goals.
• Deliver individual and group activities to build independent living skills.
• Arrange referral connections to community resources and document care plans.

Skills

Mental health practice

Recovery orientation

Interpersonal rapport

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Working with Children Check

NDIS screening

Right to work AUS

Education

Certificate 4 in Mental Health

Certificate 4 in Mental Health Peer Work

Certificate 4 in Community Services

Job description

Wellways Australia in Deniliquin, NSW seeks a part-time Well Connected Support Worker to empower participants facing mental health challenges. You will collaborate with clinicians to implement recovery plans, deliver practical supports, and connect individuals with community resources.

The role emphasizes culturally safe service delivery for diverse communities, with flexible hours and a supportive team, contributing to meaningful community living.