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Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you. Part Time (22.8 hrs) Ongoing opportunity, Grafton NSW $35.67 per hour (SCHADS Level 2B) + Super + Leave loading + salary packaging benefits Support Recovery and Independence in Your Community! Join a passionate team delivering life-changing psychosocial support through the Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI). About this opportunity As a Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Worker, you will provide practical, hands-on support to people aged 16+ living with mental health challenges. Your work will help participants develop self-management skills, achieve personal goals and actively engage in their communities. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team that includes Peer Workers and Social and Emotional Wellbeing Workers, collaborating to ensure participants get the right support at the right time. Deliver one-on-one, community-based support tailored to individual recovery needs Help participants build daily living skills, confidence, and independence Work closely with a collaborative team and external services to coordinate care You’ll bring a contemporary understanding of mental health issues and a commitment to recovery-oriented practice. With a willingness to reflect, learn and grow, you’ll continuously develop your skills through supervision, training, feedback, and hands-on experience. You’ll also need to be comfortable using your own smartphone (iPhone or Android) to support communication. Pre-engagement requirements: Completion of the Certificate 4 in Mental Health or Certificate 4 in Mental Health Peer Work (or be enrolled in and actively working toward completing one of these qualifications) Rights to work in Australia and a current and valid Driver’s License Satisfactory Police Records (less than 12 months old) NDIS Workers Orientation Module – “Quality Safety and You” – free online course NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check Desirable criteria Experience in delivering psychosocial support to people living with significant mental health challenges Experience in outreach support Previous training in mental health (e.g. Mental Health First Aid, ASIST) What we offer A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Sammy Ibrahim at sibrahim@wellways.org To view the full Position Description and submit your application with Resume and Cover Letter, click APPLY. Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement. Job Description Summary Part Time (22.8 hrs) Ongoing opportunity providing practical support to people with a mental illness. Culture We’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities. How to Apply This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites. Please select "Apply" below to complete your application. Applications Close 28/09/2025 Wellways is a leading not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation operating in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. Our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year. Our 2000 staff work to create an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We connect people, strengthen families and transform communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. Our Practice Principles guide how we work and interact with participants and partners, with our colleagues and within our communities. To see our Practice Principles poster visit https://media.wellways.org/inline-files/ww383_Practice_Principles.pdf Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us.