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 secure, 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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This role is full-time working 150 hours over 4 weeks. This roster includes 3 out of 4 weekends, and AM shifts. It is based at our service in Perth.
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Please note: The genuine requirement for a Male for this position is defined under Section 27 (1&2) of the Equal Opportunity Act ****
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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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It takes courageto support someone's recovery — and even more to believe in your own.
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Please note, applications without cover letters will not be considered.
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Please note: The genuine requirement for a Male for this position is defined under Section 27 (1&2) of the Equal Opportunity Act ****

📌 Male Recovery Support Worker (Perth)
🏢 Richmond Wellbeing
📍 Perth