About the Role

As a Recovery Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing practical and emotional support to individuals on their journey of personal recovery. Working within a person-centered framework, you will collaborate with a team to create an environment conducive to self-determination, choice, and holistic wellbeing. Your duties will encompass various aspects of support, including facilitating recovery plans, fostering emotional wellbeing, and promoting life skills development.

Supporting Individuals

• Facilitate the implementation and maintenance of personalised recovery plans.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to individuals, fostering emotional wellbeing.
• Adopt a holistic approach to support, addressing physical health and mental distress.
• Include family members, carers, and significant individuals in the recovery process as directed.
• Address critical incidents and crises according to organisational policies and procedures.

Recovery Plan Support

• Work within a person-centered framework, promoting self-determination and choice.
• Build rapport with service users to foster trust and collaboration.
• Assist service users in developing essential life skills to enhance their independence.

Service Operations

• Ensure timely completion of all necessary documentation.
• Actively participate in internal meetings, supervision sessions, and training activities.
• Contribute to the development of policies, best practices, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain facilities and property in compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need to have;

Qualifications and Certificates

• Certificate IV TAFE (or equivalent) in a human services-related field or relevant demonstrated experience.
• Current National Police Clearance Certificate (no older than six months)
• A valid First Aid and CPR Certificate (HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid, HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support, HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
• A current working with Children Check

• A valid Driver’s licence

Skills and Experience

• Understanding of contemporary mental health frameworks.
• Previous experience in a human service-related field, preferably in mental health support.
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders and develop written materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage tasks effectively.

Desirable

• Lived experience of mental health recovery or as family members of people with a lived experience of recovery is desirable
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Lived experience of mental health recovery or as a family member of someone in recovery.
• Awareness of relevant government departments and community-based support agencies.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards such as LARU and MH Act.

Attitude

• Positive attitude towards people experiencing mental distress.
• The ability to live RW values in all workplace tasks and interactions.
• Pro-active individual who is enthusiastic and committed to upholding RW values and principles

We have one part-time role at Bunbury SUSD offering 51.5 hours over 4 weeks. We also have several casual positions available across the southwest.

About Us

Richmind WA is a leading West Australian mental health organisation, providing inclusive, community-based residential and outreach services for adults and young people. We support people experiencing mental distress to develop the confidence and skills to live their lives, employing evidence-based practice to support recovery and wellbeing.

Our 2024-28 Strategic Plan, "Shaping the Future, Today," focuses on being a leader in transformative services, innovating to bridge gaps, influencing lasting system change, and creating a resilient future. We are committed to our core values: living and breathing recovery, being brave and exploring, putting people first, being passionate about inclusion and belonging, and listening deeply and learning.

Inclusion is at the heart of our DNA. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce, including people with lived experience of mental health recovery and disability, different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, genders, and sexual orientations.

We have Rainbow Tick accreditation and work with Elders to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and staff.

Why Join Us?

At Richmind WA, we are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those we serve. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where diversity is valued, and individuals are encouraged to achieve their full potential. Join us in our mission to shape the future of mental wellbeing services and support mental wellbeing and recovery through the expertise, courage, and compassion of our people.

Our exciting and rewarding careers offer:

• Excellent work-life balance in a supportive environment
• Salary packaging up to $18,640 which allows you to pay approved expenses form your salary before tax, you pay less tax, your take home pay increase
• Four weeks annual leave, with an opportunity to purchase additional leave, conditions apply
• Two additional leave days, Birthday and Wellbeing leave, per calendar year
• Long service leave benefits after 5 years’ service
• Opportunities for learning, development, and advancement
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Core Training is provided to all employees, staff and volunteers.

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Send in your cover letter and resume—tell us why you’re the perfect fit for the role! Be sure to address how your skills match the key responsibilities, and don’t forget to submit your application before the closing date.

The role will require the following certificates and licenses:

• Current National Police Clearance Certificate (no older than six months)
• A valid First Aid and CPR Certificate (HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid, HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support, HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
• A current working with Children Check

• Some services also require a current NDIS Worker Screening Check

• A valid Driver’s licence

Have Questions?

All inquiries for this position can be sent to our People & Capability team at [email protected].

Before an offer of employment can be made, Richmind WA requires a National Police Clearance no older than 6 months.

Richmind WA reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date.

Please note: Applications are shortlisted as they are received, please apply as soon as possible to be considered.