Recovery Support Worker

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting Individuals:

• Facilitate the implementation and maintenance of personalized 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 organizational 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.

To be considered for this role, you will possess;

• Certificate IV TAFE (or equivalent) in a human services-related field or relevant demonstrated experience.
• A current WA’s Drivers License
• A Satisfactory National Police Clearance (no older than 6 months)
• A valid First Aid Certificate and CPR
• A Working with Children’s Check
• Some services also require an NDIS Screening Check

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:

• Experience in a residential setting with individuals experiencing mental distress.
• 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 individuals experiencing mental distress.
• Commitment to upholding organizational values and principles.
• Proactive and enthusiastic approach to supporting recovery.

We have 1 full-time position available at our Ngulla Mia service.

We also have multiple casual positions available across our metro services, hours include overnights, and weekends.

Richmond Wellbeing is a leading WA mental health organisation, providing recovery-focused, 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 well-being. 

We welcome diversity in our workforce, including people with lived experience of mental distress and disability. We employ staff from a range of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

We were the first organisation in WA to achieve Rainbow Tick accreditation.

We have worked closely with Elders Uncle Albert McNamara, Aunty Irene McNamara, Uncle Peter Wilkes, and Aunty Sandra Wilkes to strengthen ties with the Aboriginal community and ensure that our services are culturally secure.   

The benefits of working for Richmond Wellbeing 

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 from your salary before tax, you pay less tax, and your take-home pay increases. 
• Four weeks annual leave plus leave loading 17.5%, 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 training, development, and advancement. 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 

How to apply 

If this is something that appeals to you, we would love to hear from you! 

Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing how your skills and experience meet the key attributes of the role and click the “Apply for this job” button. 

Have questions? 

All inquiries for this position can be sent to our People & Capability team at ***********@rw.org.au 

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

Richmond Wellbeing reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date. 

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