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.

• Build a rewarding career with an organisation that truly puts people first!
• SCHADS 3B ($37.35-$40.05 p/h) + super + salary packaging benefits
• Part-time (30.4 hrs) opportunity based in Wagga Wagga NSW

About the program

Peer Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Workers provide direct, practical supports to participants that enable them to address their mental health issues, achieve their recovery goals, maintain successful tenancies and participate as valued members of their community. Peer Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Workers support participants to identify and nurture natural supports that sustain recovery and directly assist in the development of self-management skills.

Peer Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Workers intentionally draw upon their own lived experience of mental ill health and recovery, sharing their personal experiences of recovery to engage and empower program participants in their own recovery journey. Peer Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Workers provide positive role models of hope and recovery and share their experiences to assist families, clinicians and the community better understand the participant perspective. Additionally, Peer Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Workers facilitate Wellways' peer learning programs.

About the opportunity

Peer Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Workers work as part of an integrated team. An integrated team works together to ensure that support is provided continuously and seamlessly, including at night, on weekends, on holidays and during periods of leave. To achieve this, Peer Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Workers may work with Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Workers, Peer Workers, Social and Emotional Wellbeing Workers, and other services to ensure that participants have access to the supports that they need, when they need them.

An essential part of every HASI and CLS team member's role is the timely and accurate recording of participant information and data. Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Workers are responsible for daily, weekly and monthly data entry and maintaining file notes, as well as various program documentation.

In order to support participants accessing Wellways Programs, Peer Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Workers are required to travel across the region, including overnight stays where required.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Relevant qualifications or commensurate experience working in a support role for people with a mental health challenge
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Right to work within Australia
• Current valid Driver's Licence and the ability to undertake some travel
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate (free online course)
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children's Check (Employee/Paid)

What we offer

• Purpose-Driven Culture: Immerse yourself in a culture where passion meets purpose. Here, you can thrive while making a genuine difference. We hold respect for every individual close to our hearts, and we cherish the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.
• Equitable and Inclusive Work Environment: We take pride in fostering a workplace that's not just diverse, but also equitable and socially inclusive. We value the rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that our team members bring, and we actively promote an atmosphere of inclusion and belonging.
• Salary Packaging: Enhance your financial well-being with our salary packaging option, which lets you allocate up to $15,899 of your salary for specific expenses before taxes kick in. This means more financial flexibility for you to allocate funds toward things like rent, mortgage payments, or car leasing.
• Meal and Entertainment Allowance: Indulge in the joys of life with our meal and entertainment allowance, available through salary packaging. You can enjoy up to $2,650 per annum to savor delightful meals and experiences with your loved ones, all while saving on taxes.
• Employee Assistance Program: We understand that life comes with its challenges, and your well-being is important to us. As part of our commitment to your holistic health, you and your family have access to our Employee Assistance Program. It's a supportive resource designed to help you navigate life's ups and downs with confidence and resilience.

Join us, and not only will you find a fulfilling career, but you'll also discover a host of benefits that enrich your personal and professional life. We're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of an inclusive, supportive, and purpose-driven community where your well-being and success matter most. Your journey towards a better future starts here.

Why us?

Wellways are a team of approximately 2000 staff and 150 volunteers across 93 sites providing a range of programs, services and supports to people right across Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. We remain committed to our mission, of creating inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential; and we are always on the look-out for like-minded people who would like to be a part of this.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Team Leader - Clayton Leese at [email protected]

Click APPLY to access the full position description from our Careers Page.

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.

If you'd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways