Prs Recovery Worker

• Permanent, Part-time (30.4hr PW) opportunity based in Seymour
• Support individuals in your own community in achieving their recovery goals
• $37.82ph + Super + Salary Packaging + 17.5% Leave Loading

About the program

The Psychosocial Recovery Service (PRS) is a program that exists to provide non-clinical based psychosocial support services to assist people experiencing severe mental health challenges, resulting in a reduction in psychosocial functional capacity as well as their family and their carers.

About the opportunity

Under the direction of the Manager, the role of the Recovery Worker is to complete the initial intake and assessment, develop and execute action plans to assist individuals with achieving their recovery goals.

This role will see you conducting group based activities aimed at building individual capacity and life skills as well as providing individual, person centred, recovery and trauma informed supports. You will also support the engagement of participants and their families with peer support and education programs as well as assisting them with accessing primary health services as appropriate.

By delivering quality care and service, you will ensure that these individuals and their families can fully participate in the community and attain physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
 

What do you need?

• Relevant qualifications or commensurate experience in working in a support role for people with mental health issues, generally a Certificate IV qualification or above
• Current valid Driver’s License and the ability to undertake travel
• Appropriate IT skills
• Current Working with Children Check
• Right to Work within Australia
• Current Police Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

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 and the full position description, please contact Gemma Marchant on

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.

Wellways is committed to the health and safety of its employees and participants and strongly encourages all workers to be fully vaccinated including relevant boosters for COVID-19.

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