Job Description

Job Category: Community Services and Development

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Job Description

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What's the role about?

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Being a Recovery Support Worker at Richmind WA is more than just a job—it's a calling.

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You'll support people navigating mental distress to build independence, reconnect with their strengths, and take steps toward the life they want to live.

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This means helping with life skills, offering emotional support, and showing up as a consistent, compassionate presence.

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You'll be part of a supportive team, working in our residential homes—helping people feel safe, seen, and heard.

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What does a typical day look like?

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- Sharing a cuppa and talking through the day's recovery goals
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- Helping someone practice budgeting, cooking, or transport planning
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- Supporting a person in distress with empathy and calm
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- Celebrating a small but powerful win (like attending a group activity)
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- Logging notes, chatting with your team, or attending a learning session
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- Supporting a resident's family to understand how to walk the recovery journey with them
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What makes you a great fit?

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You don't need to be a mental health expert—you just need to care deeply about people and believe in their ability to grow and heal.

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Desired Skills and Experience

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We're looking for someone who:

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- Has a Cert IV in Mental Health, Community Services, or similar—and experience in mental health
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- Is emotionally intelligent, calm under pressure, and values teamwork
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- Can support someone through a tough moment, not just a task
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- Understands (or wants to learn) recovery-oriented practice
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- Has a current driver's licence and relevant checks (see below)
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- Lived experience of recovery (as a consumer, carer or family member) is especially valued here.
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You'll need:

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- Cert IV in a mental health or similar and previous experience
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- National Police Clearance (under 6 months old)
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- Working With Children Check
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- First Aid & CPR (HLTAID011, HLTAID010, HLTAID009)
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- Valid driver's licence
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We have multiple part-time positions at Orelia. All rosters include a range of shifts including days, afternoons, weekends and overnights.

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Who are we?

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At Richmind WA, we've been supporting people on their mental health journeys for over 50 years.

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We're recovery-first, lived experience-led, and proudly Rainbow Tick accredited. We walk alongside people with compassion, courage, and belief in their potential.

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Our services are residential, outreach, and everything in between—person-centred, trauma-informed, and inclusive at the core.

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Our values

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- Living and breathing recovery
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- Being brave and exploring
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- Listening deeply and learning
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- Putting people first
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- Being passionate about inclusion and belonging
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We work with Elders and First Nations staff to ensure culturally safe supports and value people of every background, identity, and experience.

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- Meaningful work, every single day
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- Salary packaging up to $18,640 (boosts your take-home pay)
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- Two bonus leave days—your birthday + wellbeing leave
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- Training, mentoring, and access to LinkedIn Learning
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- Four weeks of annual leave (with the option to buy more)
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- Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
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- Long service leave after 5 years
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Ready to apply?

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Click "Apply" with your resume and a short cover letter telling us:

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- Why this role speaks to you
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- How your values align with ours
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- What makes you a excellent Recovery Support Worker
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We assess applications as they're received, so don't wait—we'd love to hear from you.

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It takes courage to support someone's recovery — and even more to believe in your own.

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If this sounds like your kind of purpose, we hope you'll apply

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📌 Recovery Support Worker (New South Wales)
🏢 Richmond Wellbeing
📍 New South Wales