Recovery Worker - Coffs Harbour

Overview

Join a dedicated team actively contributing to community wellbeing across New South Wales by providing compassionate support to individuals facing mental health challenges. This role focuses on empowering participants to achieve their personal recovery goals and foster greater independence through community-based assistance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist participants in setting and progressing toward individualized recovery objectives.
• Deliver practical, strengths-focused support that enhances independence and overall wellbeing.
• Encourage meaningful connections with family, community members, and natural support networks.
• Maintain comprehensive recovery plans, assessments, and accurate program documentation.
• Collaborate closely with fellow team members and external stakeholders to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
• Travel within the region as needed to meet participant support requirements.

Required Qualifications and Checks

• Completion of or active enrollment in Certificate IV in Mental Health, Peer Work, or Community Services.
• Provision of 100 points of identification and proof of eligibility to work in Australia.
• Possession of a valid Driver's Licence.
• Current National Police Check; international police check if applicable.
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
• NDIS Workers Screening Check and NDIS Orientation Modules completion.

About You

You are passionate about mental health support and embrace a recovery-oriented, person-centered approach. You are committed to fostering hope, recovery, and self-determination by delivering tailored support that acknowledges individual strengths and needs, working collaboratively with participants and their networks.

Benefits and Workplace Culture

• Engagement in a purpose-driven culture valuing respect, inclusivity, and diversity.
• Entitlement to paid cultural leave and parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
• Access to salary packaging opportunities up to $15,899 and meal and entertainment allowances up to $2,650 annually.
• Receipt of a 17.5% leave loading on annual leave.
• Employee Assistance Program support available for staff and their families.

Additional Information

Wellways is committed to reconciliation and inclusivity, warmly welcoming applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals with lived experience of mental health or disability, and those identifying as LGBTIQA+. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may commence before the closing date. Successful candidates will undergo a comprehensive screening process to ensure the protection of children and vulnerable people.

Application Deadline

16 August 2026