About the role
Join our dynamic team as a Recovery Worker for Individualised Community Living Support (ICLS) at Richmond Wellbeing. In this role, you will play a crucial part in delivering person-centered and strengths-based support to individuals accessing our services. The Recovery Worker will work collaboratively with internal teams, support Recovery Support Workers, and facilitate group events to promote engagement and connection.
Other responsibilities include but not limited to;
- Prepare, deliver, and implement Individualised Funding Plans following MHC Guidelines.
- Facilitate Care Coordination Meetings to inform reporting processes.
- Provide support and leadership to Recovery Support Workers.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with participants using a person-centered approach.
- Provide keywork support to participants, supporting them in understanding triggers and recovery needs.
- Document participant progress, data, and information according to RW policy.
- Develop and facilitate group supervisions and reflections with the ICLS team.
- Provide feedback to ICLS Manager for program adaptation based on participant needs
- Promote a safe and healthy working environment complying with WHS/OSH requirements.
- Report incidents, maintain documentation, and complete monthly Consumer File Audits.
- Working with the clinical and housing teams.
This role is part-time working 120 hours over 4 weeks based out of our Head office in Cannington with travel between Joondalup and Mandurah
About You
To be considered for this role, you must have the following;
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (Health, behavioural/social science, community services)
- Demonstrated experience of working within a multi stakeholder environment to ensure positive recovery outcomes for individuals.
- Previous experience working with vulnerable members of the community in a recovery-focused and trauma informed manner.
- Previous experience working in an outreach setting doing home visits.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously.
- Previous case management experience
- Have a demonstrated understanding of recovery and hold a positive and contemporary attitude towards people experiencing mental health distress.
- Current National Police Clearance
- Current WA Driver’s License
- Current First Aid
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Lived experience of mental health recovery is desirable.
About Us
Richmond Wellbeing is a leading WA mental health organisation, providing inclusive, 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.
Our 2024-28 Strategic Plan, "Shaping the Future, Today," focuses on being a leader in transformative services, innovating to bridge gaps, influencing lasting system change, and creating a resilient future. We are committed to our core values: living and breathing recovery, being brave and exploring, putting people first, being passionate about inclusion and belonging, and listening deeply and learning.
Inclusion is at the heart of our DNA. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce, including people with lived experience of mental health recovery and disability, different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, genders, and sexual orientations. We have Rainbow Tick accreditation and work with Elders to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and staff.
Why join us?
At Richmond Wellbeing, we are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those we serve. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where diversity is valued, and individuals are encouraged to achieve their full potential. Join us in our mission to shape the future of mental wellbeing services and support mental wellbeing and recovery through the expertise, courage, and compassion of our people.
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 for general living expenses up to $15,990 and entertainment up to $2,650 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 LinkedIn Learning
- 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!
A cover letter is required for your application.
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Within your cover letter please address 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 recruitment@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.
Please note: Applications are shortlisted as they are received, please apply as soon as possible to be considered.
