About 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.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need to have;
Qualifications and Certificates
- A Certificate IV in Mental Health or a qualification in a human service-related field
- Current National Police Clearance Certificate (no older than six months)
- A valid First Aid and CPR Certificate (HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid, HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support, HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
- A current working with Children Check
- A current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- A valid Driver’s licence and willing to travel across the Perth Metro Area
Skills and Experience
- Previous experience working as a Recovery Support Worker in an outreach setting is desirable
- Demonstrated experience in mental health work and a sound understanding of recovery within a human services context
- Demonstrated good communication skills, especially high quality, and supportive interpersonal communication skills
- Strongly demonstrated ability to manage one’s own workload and the ability to work autonomously
- Strongly demonstrated ability to operate within organisational guidelines, procedures, and policies
- Positive attitude towards people experiencing psychosocial disability
- Demonstrated computer skills, with experience in MS Office applications.
- Understanding of Individualised funding is desirable
Desirable
- Lived experience of mental health recovery or as family members of people with a lived experience of recovery is desirable
Attitude
- Positive attitude towards people experiencing mental distress.
- The ability to live RW values in all workplace tasks and interactions.
- Pro-active individual who is enthusiastic and committed to upholding RW values and principles
Join Our Recruitment Pool
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, and Casual Positions working up to 37.5 hours per week.
Richmind WA maintains a Recruitment Pool for passionate individuals who want to join our team in the future. By joining the pool, you’ll be considered for upcoming Recovery Support Worker roles without needing to reapply.
- Be the first to know about new job opening
- Fast-tracked hiring process
- Stay connected with Richmind WA and future vacancies
If you're interested in joining our Recruitment Pool, simply submit your application, and our Talent Team will be in touch!
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/09/2025.
We have several vacancies available for filling. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for permanent or casual opportunities that arise within the next 12 months. We have positions available across the below areas.
Join Us at Richmind WA’s Selection Centre!
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in mental health?
Richmind WA invites you to apply for our Recovery Support Worker role and, if shortlisted, you’ll be invited to attend our Selection Centre, an interactive and immersive experience where you’ll get a real feel for the role.
You’ll participate in group exercises, role-plays, and interviews that reflect the day-to-day impact of being a Recovery Support Worker.
Date: Wednesday 30th of April 2025
Time: 12pm to 3pm
Location: Richmind WA - 29 Manning Road, Cannington WA 6107.
Note: If shortlisted, we’ll be in touch to invite you to this exciting day.
