Recovery Worker

Reporting to the Commonwealth Psychosocial Support (CPS) Team Leader, this role is responsible for providing psychosocial support and assisting clients in accessing the NDIS. This is a non-clinical community-based supports that aim to facilitate recovery in the community for people experiencing mental illness – through a range of services to help people manage daily activities, rebuild and maintain connections, build social skills and participate in education and employment.

Other responsibilities include:

• Developing individualised recovery plans that facilitate choice and control by the individual
• Linking clients to other services, supports and community networks as required
• Supporting clients in navigating the NDIS application process where appropriate

To be considered for this role, you will possess;

• Minimum Diploma/Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or other human service discipline.
• Knowledge of NDIS practices and application process
• Demonstrated experience in mental health work and a sound understanding of recovery within a human services context.
• Knowledge and understanding of the spectrum of challenges that people face in accessing and maintaining links to health services
• Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining positive relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including clinical services
• A valid First Aid
• A current Drivers Licence
• A current Police Clearance
• A current NDIS Screener Check

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.