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 Wollongong 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 | [email protected]

Please click APPLy to download the full position description from our careers page.

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