Recovery Worker

Wellways Australia; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899

Meal and Entertainment allowance up to

Leave loading 17.5%

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Cultural Leave

Job summary

Wellways Australia is seeking a Recovery Worker to provide practical, person-led psychosocial support within the Community Living Support (CLS) program in the Wollongong region. You will help participants identify strengths and achieve personal goals through hands-on assistance and coordinated care with an integrated team.

Role involves documenting progress, completing plans and liaising with families and services to promote recovery and independence. Travel across the NSW region may be required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support participants to develop and work towards their recovery goals and aspirations.
• Provide practical, strengths-based support that promotes independence and wellbeing.
• Foster connections with families, communities and natural support networks.
• Complete recovery plans, assessments, file notes and program documentation.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external stakeholders to deliver coordinated support.
• Travel across the region to meet participant needs.

Education

Certificate 4 in Mental Health

Certificate 4 in Mental Health, Peer Work

Certificate 4 in Community Services

Job description

Wellways celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute. We warmly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with lived experience of mental health challenges or disability, people from multicultural backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTIQA+. We recognise that diverse experiences and perspectives strengthen our workforce and the communities we support

Join a collaborative team making a meaningful difference in communities across NSW.

Support people experiencing mental health challenges to achieve their recovery goals and build independence.

SCHADS Level 3 ($38.65 per hour) + Salary Packaging + Leave loading

Recovery Worker - Community Living Support (CLS)

Wollongong

Community Living Support (CLS) is a NSW Government-funded initiative providing individually tailored, person-led psychosocial support to people aged 16 years and over who experience severe mental health challenges.

Working within a recovery-oriented framework, CLS supports people to build skills, strengthen social connections and achieve their personal goals through practical, flexible and community-based support.

About this Opportunity

As a 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

• Support participants to develop and work towards their recovery goals and aspirations.
• Provide practical, strengths‑based support that promotes independence and wellbeing.
• Foster connections with families, communities and natural support networks.
• Complete recovery plans, assessments, file notes and program documentation.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external stakeholders to deliver coordinated support.
• Travel across the region to meet participant needs.

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 programmes 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.
• Paid Cultural Leave.
• 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.

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

Support people on their recovery journey through practical, community-based mental health support that builds independence and wellbeing.

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. W e 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.