Peer Recovery Worker

Wellways; Penrith; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899

Meal and Entertainment allowance up to

17.5% leave loading

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wellways, a values-led Australian mental health and social support organisation, is seeking a Peer Recovery Worker in the Community Living Support program in Penrith, NSW. You will draw on your lived experience of recovery to inspire hope, empower participants and help them build independence through practical, person-led support.

Working with an integrated team, you will maintain accurate records, support goal setting and connect people to community resources while upholding safety, consent and

Qualifications

• Completion of the Certificate 4 in Mental Health, Certificate 4 in Community Services or Certificate 4 in Peer Work (or be enrolled and actively working toward completing one of these qualifications).
• 100 points of identification required.
• Evidence of right to work in Australia.
• National Police Check and Working with Children Check (Blue Card) are required.

Responsibilities

• Use your lived experience to engage, empower and support people on their recovery journey.
• Provide practical, strengths-based support tailored to individual goals and needs.
• Facilitate peer learning programs and promote hope, recovery and self-determination.
• Work collaboratively with participants, families, communities and partner services.
• Maintain accurate participant records, recovery plans and program documentation.

Skills

Lived experience of mental health

Empathy and compassion

Collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

Certificate 4 in Mental Health

Certificate 4 in Community Services

Certificate 4 in Peer Work

Job description

• Join a values-driven team that values wellbeing, inclusion, professional growth and community connection
• Share your lived experience to empower others and demonstrate that recovery is possible
• SCHADS Level 3 ($38.65 - $43.42 per hour) + Salary Packaging + Leave loading

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.

Peer Recovery Worker – Community Living Support (CLS)

At Wellways, we believe recovery is possible for everyone. As a Peer Recovery Worker, you will draw on your own lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery to inspire hope, build meaningful connections, and support people to achieve their goals.

Working within our Community Living Support (CLS) program, you'll provide practical, person-led support that helps people strengthen their independence, develop new skills, connect with their community and build the supports that sustain their wellbeing.

About the Opportunity

As a Peer Recovery Worker, you will walk alongside participants as they identify their strengths, aspirations and goals. You will provide practical, hands‑on support that assists people to build confidence, develop self‑management skills and connect with their communities.

Working as part of an integrated team, you will help ensure participants receive consistent, high‑quality support while maintaining accurate records and documentation that contribute to positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Use your lived experience to engage, empower and support people on their recovery journey
• Provide practical, strengths‑based support tailored to individual goals and needs
• Facilitate peer learning programs and promote hope, recovery and self‑determination
• Work collaboratively with participants, families, communities and partner services
• Maintain accurate participant records, recovery plans and program documentation

About You

You will be passionate about supporting people experiencing mental health challenges and committed to person‑led, recovery‑focused practice.

Provide practical, strengths‑based support tailored to individual goals and needs and facilitate programs and promote hope, recovery and self‑determination. You will work collaboratively with participants, families, communities and partner services.

You will also 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
• 100 points of identification
• Evidence of right to work in Australia
• Drivers Licence
• National Police Check
• International Police (if required)
• Working with Children Check - Blue Card
• NDIS Workers Screening Check
• NDIS Workers Orientation Modules – free online course

What we will offer you…

• 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 $15,899enables 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 loadingevery 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

We encourage early applications as interviews may begin prior to advertising closing date.

Wellways 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

Use your lived experience to inspire hope, build confidence and support people to achieve their recovery goals and live independently.

Culture

We’re passionate about ourwork, whichis enjoyable, challenging and rewarding.All ofourteamswork toensure 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.