👉🏼 The need-to-know…

Rise is looking for experienced recovery/support workers for our outreach programs. In this role, you will walk alongside clients on their recovery journey, delivering a community-based, person-centred service, grounded in a recovery model. You will collaborate with adult mental health services to respond manage crises, while keeping everyone updated with regular reports on clients' progress, achievements, and any concerns.

Additionally, we have a vacancy in our housing stimulus 25 (HS25) program providing both tenancy and psychosocial recovery supports to people experiencing persistent mental health issues, across 25 properties located in and around Clarkson, Butler and Ellenbrook.

These positions are full-time, with permanent and fixed-term contracts available (hours between 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday). You will be based within the Community (North/East Metro) and our Helen’s Place Office in Middle Swan. Once up-to-speed and approved (by our work health & safety team) you may enjoy work-from-home hybrid flexibility.

👉🏼 The need-to-have…

Here at Rise, we nurture potential, but we do need you to have a few tricks up your sleeve including the following:

Minimum one year working within the mental health sector (post-study)

Demonstrated experience supporting clients with complex mental health needs such as AOD, family domestic violence and homelessness

Familiarity with goal setting, risk management and safety planning.

Top-notch communication skills to adapt your style and engage with families, advocates and others as required

Sound knowledge and understanding of diversity, gender and social inclusion.

Driving licence and ability to use own vehicle for work purposes including client transport (some access to Rise fleet vehicles may be available)

✅ Formalities (The serious stuff!)

Appointments to this position will be subject to a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance. Costs for new checks will be covered and/or reimbursed by Rise.

A cover letter is required within your application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Within your letter, please address the following:

Overview of your experience providing outreach support to clients with complex issues

One example of your practical experience goal planning with a client

⭐️Why you should be part of Rise⭐️

Rise has been working with communities for more than 40 years and currently supports over 5000 people from all walks of life. This includes young people at risk, those experiencing mental health issues, people with disability and older people. We offer our RISING stars….

A welcoming culture where your achievements are celebrated, and support is plentiful

Up to $15,900 per annum salary packaging options to bump-up your take home pay plus an additional $2,650 per annum meal entertainment.

HBF corporate discount on health insurance, access to an employee assistance program, and journey cover insurance

Diversity – real diversity. Not just words on a page. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and lifestyles including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or part of the LGBTIQA+ community.

☎️Have more questions? Contact Mel Powell (Senior Coordinator – Mental Health) on 0438 482 676 who will be happy to assist you during business hours. Alternatively, you can email [email protected]

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: MONDAY 12 MAY 2025

Shortlisting, interviewing, and appointing may begin immediately. We reserve the right to close the position without notice. We suggest you don’t delay applying to avoid disappointment.

🍀 We wish you GOOD LUCK 🍀