AddressAbout the Role
As a Recovery Support Worker in our NDIS Service, you will work as part of a team to deliver high quality and efficient services by providing person centred support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges, identify and draw upon their existing support networks on their road to recovery; whether that be from coexisting trauma, disability, or complex unmet needs.
Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
Support plan activities are delivered to facilitate choice and control by the individual, and to achieve their NDIS goals.
Family members, carers, friends, other natural supports, and other agencies are included where possible and with the consent of the participant.
Critical incidents and other risk incidents are dealt with according to the Organisation’s Policies and Procedures and funding body requirements.
The Recovery Support model is used to assist individual to meet their goals.
Supports are provided within the NDIS guidelines.
The successful candidate will be required to meet with clients across Perth.
We have 3 roles in this team. Two roles are in the Armadale Team, both offering 120 hours over 4 weeks. The other role is in the Midland team and is fixed term offering 90 hours over 4 weeks until May 2025.
About you
To be considered for this role, you must have the following;
Minimum Cert IV in Mental Health or Community Service
Previous experience working as a Recovery Support Worker in an outreach setting is desirable
A current National Police Clearance.
First Aid Certificate
A current drivers license
Flexible availability and willing to use own vehicle
NDIS screen check upon appointment in position.
About us
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 wellbeing.
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 and encourage people who identify as LGBTIQ+ to apply.
We have work 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.
The opportunity to be part of a highly committed, innovative and values-based organisation.
Salary packaging up to $18,640 which allows you to pay approved expenses form your salary before tax, you pay less tax, 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 enquiries 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.
