• Work in a recovery-oriented program providing psychosocial support for people experiencing mental health challenges
• Full time, fixed term opportunity until 31st March 2022 with likelihood of extension
• $74k annual salary (pro rata) + 10% superannuation + 17.5% leave loading + salary packaging benefits

About the program

The Psychosocial Support Service (PSS) delivers an integrated psychosocial service intervention with physical health through the established mental health stepped-care model across the north and eastern catchment.

The program provides one-to-one psychosocial supports and individual peer support using the Intentional Peer Support model and incorporates peer-developed and evidence-based group education and support programs delivered by our trained peer facilitators. Through integration of intake and assessment with our partners' 'Community Health Navigators', a thorough screening process is conducted; the results of which informs tailored and coordinated recovery plans to address participants' individual requirements so as to facilitate optimum mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.

About the role

Under the general direction of the PSS Coordinator, Senior Recovery Workers will provide day to day support to participants that have complex needs, participate in risk management processes and maintain positive and strong relationships with community partners.

As a Senior Recovery Worker you will have demonstrated experience in the provision of psychosocial rehabilitation services and will be a resource for the PSS Recovery Worker team, ensuring that they are supported to provide optimum service to those in our care.

To be successful in this role, you will need

• Demonstrated sound experience and skills in working within programs for people with a serious mental illness, complex needs or their natural supports and carers, including the development, planning and provision of high quality recovery oriented practice
• Experience in the provision of psychosocial rehabilitation services
• Demonstrated competency and previous experience in risk management
• An understanding of the biopsychosocial model of mental health
• An ability to provide culturally competent services appropriate to the needs of people from diverse backgrounds, including people from CALD backgrounds
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and evidence-based practice
• Relevant four year degree with one years related experience/three year degree with two years of relevant experience/diploma with relevant experience or lesser formal qualifications with substantial years of relevant experience in the Community Services sector

Pre-employment compliance requirements

• Evidence of working rights within Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check
• Working with Children Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
• Evidence of full COVID vaccination or valid medical exemption

Benefits & Culture

Wellways are a team over 2000 people, operating across 93 sites nationally. We are committed to creating inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential and are always on the look-out for like-minded people who would like to be a part of this.

• Salary package up to $15,899 per annum
• Receive a 17.5% leave loading every time you take a holiday
• Access to ongoing support and opportunity for career development within the organisation
• Thorough induction and orientation program

All our staff are truly valued, and we offer these amazing benefits to support you: https://www.wellways.org/careers-wellways 

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Yoyo Gan, PSS Coordinator on 0478 908 848.

Candidates may be contacted and interviewed prior to the closing date.

We warmly encourage people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people with a lived experience of mental health and disability to apply.

Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment. ​

The health and safety of Wellways participants and employees is our highest priority and all Wellways roles are covered by directives that require mandatory COVID vaccinations.

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption prior to commencement.