Rehabilitation And Recovery Support Worker

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.

• Casual/Part time opportunity based in Nowra, NSW
• SCHADS 2.1B ($33.41 ph) + Super + 17.5% Leave Loading + Salary Packaging!
• Join us in supporting individuals to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in their own community!

About this opportunity

The CLS program is designed to work with participants to address key areas that support the development of decision-making skills, social skills, independent living skills, belonging in the community, healthy lifestyle, self-identity, self-esteem and resilience.

A key outcome of this program is to support the participant to identify and nurture natural supports that sustain recovery and assist in the development of self-management skills.

Working in the role of Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Worker, you will provide practical goal driven support to people living with a mental health condition through the CLS program . This outreach focused program will include a structured peer education program delivered flexibly for both people and their families with a focus on community development, engagement and family capacity building. You will work collaboratively with each participant and their Recovery Worker in order to support improved mental wellbeing.

So what do you need?

• Relevant qualifications or commensurate experience in working in a support role for people with a mental illness, generally a tertiary level qualification in Mental Health or Community Services
• Current valid Driver’s License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
• Full working rights in Australia
• Satisfactory Police Records Check [less than 12 months old]
• Working with Children Check
• 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 Jenni Van Hees | Jvanhees@wellways.org

Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role.

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

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.

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.