About Us

Wesley Mission Queensland is a not-for-profit community service provider that offers community support, mental health and disability services, aged and palliative care, and retirement living across Queensland. We have a long and proud history of supporting people in need and live by our values of Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment and Respect.

We strive to be a welcoming, caring and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and supports employees of all backgrounds and faiths. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story. Join us and be part of a story you'll love to tell.

About the Role

The WMQ Mental Health Community Support Service Mental Health Recovery Worker is responsible for coordinating and delivering individualised recovery supports for eligible individuals experiencing a severe mental illness.

• Work within the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.
• Ensure individual and team practice is in accordance with the requirements of relevant legislation including the Human Services Quality Framework and the National Mental Health Standards
• Work in accordance with psychosocial rehabilitation, social inclusion and recovery orientated practice frameworks.
• In partnership with clients and key stakeholders, conduct thorough psychosocial assessments, develop, implement and review individual recovery plans through individualised goal planning, progress monitoring and regular reviews which are flexible and responsive to the individual’s needs and achievement of goals.
• Provide crisis support and safety planning as required.
• Provide assertive and practical support to access services related to individual needs.
• Outreach and in home/ community-based support.
• Support with activities of daily living to foster independent living and social skills e.g., cleaning, meal preparation, medication management.
• Provide family and carer support with a focus on encouraging clients to maintain links with and grow natural support networks.

About You

• Experience working within a recovery orientated service framework for mental health.
• Passionate about making a positive change in the lives of people managing mental illness.
• Understanding of the principles of recovery in the mental health setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and appreciation of the issues associated with living with a mental illness.
• Demonstrated experience working with people with complex mental health support needs across the phases of service delivery including assessment, recovery oriented practices, community engagement and evaluation of services delivered.

What makes a difference for us

• Tertiary qualifications in community, social welfare, health or a related discipline.
• Cover Letter demonstrating relevant experience for this role and why you are passionate to work in Mental Health!
• Current Australian Drivers license
• Current NDIS and Blue card

Why Join Us

We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story.

We offer our team members:

• Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace.
• Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay
• Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel

WMQ Limited's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Limited Policy..