Part time (3 days per week), Fixed term contract until June ****
Join a collaborative team focused on recovery, wellbeing and inclusion
SCHADS Level 3B ($************* per hour) + Salary Packaging + Leave loading
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.
Recovery Worker - Youth Transitional Care Program
Newcastle
Help young people move forward, build confidence and create the future they want.
Make a real difference every day
As a
Recovery Worker
with
Wellways' Youth Transitional Care Program
, you'll make a genuine difference in the lives of young people experiencing mental health challenges.
You will walk alongside participants from referral through to ongoing support, helping them build skills, strengthen connections and access the services and opportunities they need to thrive.
This is a hands on role where no two days are the same.
You will provide practical, recovery-focused support, advocate for young people's rights and work alongside families, carers, friends, community organisations and other services to build strong networks of support.
What you'll be doing
Build trusting relationships with young people and support them to achieve their goals.
Provide practical, strengths-based and recovery-focused support.
Help young people navigate health,



community and other support services.
Work alongside families, carers, friends and kin to strengthen natural supports.
Advocate for inclusion, equality and the rights of young people.
Connect with community services and partners to create better outcomes.
Work collaboratively as part of an integrated Wellways team.
Maintain accurate case notes, assessments, plans, risk documentation and program data.
You're passionate about working alongside young people and believe everyone deserves the chance to live a fulfilling and connected life.
You will have strong relationship-building skills, a collaborative approach and the confidence to navigate complex situations and connect people with the right supports.
Most importantly, you will bring empathy, energy and a belief in the potential of every young person.
You will also need:
A contemporary understanding of mental health issues and recovery orientated mental health practice
Completion of the Certificate 4 in Mental Health, Certificate 4 in Community Services, or equivalent practical experience.
Current valid Driver Licence
Current Car Insurance and Registration




Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
Satisfactory Police Records Check
Certificate of Completion - NDIS Worker Orientation Module - free online course
Right to Work within Australia and 100 Points of ID
What we will offer you...
Flexible roster with a variety of shifts available
Ongoing training and participant-specific skill development
A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
Paid Cultural Leave (where applicable)
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
Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
17.5% Leave Loading when you take annual leave
Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Jenna Katchel |Team Leader |
••••@wellways.org
Please ensure you submit your updated
Resume
along with a
Cover Letter
outlining your relevant experience.
Click APPLY to view full position description.
We encourage early applications as interviews may begin prior to advertising closing date.
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.
Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.

📌 Recovery Worker (New South Wales)
🏢 Wellways Australia
📍 New South Wales