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We warmly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with lived experience of mental health challenges or disability, people from multicultural backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTIQA+.
We recognise that diverse experiences and perspectives strengthen our workforce and the communities we support
Join a collaborative team making a meaningful difference in communities across NSW
Support people experiencing mental health challenges to achieve their recovery goals and build independence.
SCHADS Level 3 ($***** - $***** per hour) + Salary Packaging + Leave loading
Recovery Worker - Community Living Support (CLS)Wollongong
Community Living Support (CLS) is a NSW Government-funded initiative providing individually tailored, person-led psychosocial support to people aged 16 years and over who experience severe mental health challenges.
Working within a recovery-oriented framework, CLS supports people to build skills, strengthen social connections and achieve their personal goals through practical, flexible and community-based support.
About this Chance
As a Recovery Worker, you will walk alongside participants as they identify their strengths, aspirations and goals.
You will provide practical, hands‐on support that assists people to build confidence, develop self‐management skills and connect with their communities.
Working as part of an integrated team, you will help ensure participants receive consistent, high‐quality support while maintaining accurate records and documentation that contribute to positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Support participants to develop and work towards their recovery goals and aspirations.
Provide practical, strengths-based support that promotes independence and wellbeing.
Foster connections with families, communities and natural support networks.




Complete recovery plans, assessments, file notes and program documentation.
Collaborate with colleagues and external stakeholders to deliver coordinated support.
Travel across the region to meet participant needs
About You
You will be passionate about supporting people experiencing mental health challenges and committed to person‐led, recovery‐focused practice.
Provide practical, strengths-based support tailored to individual goals and needs and facilitate programs and promote hope, recovery and self‐determination.
You will work collaboratively with participants, families, communities and partner services.
You will also need:
Completion of the Certificate 4 in Mental Health, Certificate 4 in Mental Health, Peer Work or Certificate 4 in Community Services, or be enrolled in and actively working toward completing one of these qualifications
100 points of identification
Evidence of right to work in Australia
Drivers Licence
National Police Check
International Police (if required)
Working with Children Check - Blue Card
NDIS Workers Screening Check
NDIS Workers Orientation Modules - free online course
What we will offer you...
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, please contact Jenni Van Hees via email at ******
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.
Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
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📌 Recovery Worker (Wollongong)
🏢 Wellways Australia
📍 Wollongong