• Part time, fixed term (0.9) opportunity until 30/6/2022
• SCHADS Award level 3.1, schedule B ($32.54 per hour) + superannuation + great employee benefits such as salary packaging!
• Are you looking for a rewarding career?
• Are you passionate about working with people?
• Thought about providing Mental Health support and assistance to those in need?
• Join us in supporting individuals to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in their own community!

About this opportunity

This position will be split over two programs - Well Connected (2 days per week) & Continuity of Support (2.5 days per week). The Well-Connected program is designed to work with participants who experience severe mental illness or concerns, to address key areas that support them to participate in their communities. A key outcome will be supporting the participant to identify and nurture natural supports that sustain recovery and assist in the development of self-management skills.

The program will work closely with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community and persons who are 65 years and older and who experience severe mental illness or concerns.

The Continuity of Support Program is designed to provide ongoing support for clients who previously received support from Partners in Recovery (PIR), Support for Day to Day Living in the Community (D2DL) and Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMS) who are ineligible to receive services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The COS program will provide psychosocial support for this cohort of clients with severe mental illness who may have an episodic rather than permanent psychosocial disability.

The objectives of this funding initiative are to:

• Increase personal capacity, confidence and self-reliance
• Increase social participation
• Streamline access to appropriate services
• Provide flexible and responsive support at times of increased need

Using Wellways Community Recovery Model, the Recovery & Rehabilitation Support Worker will provide intensive support to people with mental health issues through the Continuity of Support program.

Under the support and direction of the Coordinator, this role works with the team and other key internal and external stakeholders in the ongoing development and effective implementation of the program objectives.

About you

You will need relevant qualifications or commensurate experience in working in a support role for people with a mental illness, generally a Certificate IV qualification or above. You will need a current and valid Driver's License and are able to undertake travel. You will also need a satisfactory Police Records Check and Working with Children Check.

Desirable but not essential: previous experience working within Aboriginal/Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities and/or understanding of Aboriginal/CALD communities, both socially and culturally. Experience working with older people will also be looked on favourably.

What you need:

• Relevant qualifications or commensurate experience in working in a support role for people with mental health issues, generally a Certificate IV qualification or above or willing to obtain
• Experience in psychosocial rehabilitation
• Current valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
• Appropriate IT skills - including Outlook, Word and database use
• Current NSW Working with Children's Check and Current Police Check that is less than 12 months old
• Right to Work within Australia
• Certificate of Completion - NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• NDIS Worker Screening Check

In return, you will:

• Be provided with ongoing support and development opportunities
• Work within a friendly, supportive and like-minded team sharing the same values and passion for working with people
• Have access to employee benefits such as learning and development opportunities and access to our Employee Assistance Program

About Wellways

Wellways is a nationally recognised provider of mental health, disability services and a registered NDIS service provider. We work with individuals, their families and friends to improve their wellbeing and to gain inclusion into communities, providing support through recovery, education and advocacy programs, and provide a range of innovative rehabilitation models. We are a growing organisation, currently employing over 900 staff across multiple sites within VIC, TAS, NSW, QLD and the ACT.

How to Apply

Please complete an online application via our careers page by clicking on the "Apply Now" button. Further information about the role is also available on our careers page & enter ref code: 5587124.

For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Marnie Lenehan - Coordinator on 0437 084 468.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a lived experience are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer, are encouraged to apply! Wellways is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people who are Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, are from a non-English speaking background, LGBTQI or have a 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.​