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Job Title


Recovery Support Worker


Company : Richmind WA


Location : Kelmscott, Australia


Created : 2025-12-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Whats the role about? Being a Recovery Support Worker at Richmind WA is more than just a jobits a calling. Youll support people navigating mental distress to build independence, reconnect with their strengths, and take steps toward the life they want to live. This means helping with life skills, offering emotional support, and showing up as a consistent, compassionate presence. Youll be part of a supportive team, working in our residential homeshelping people feel safe, seen, and heard. Typical day looks like Sharing a cuppa and talking through the days recovery goals Helping someone practice budgeting, cooking, or transport planning Supporting a person in distress with empathy and calm Celebrating a small but powerful win (like attending a group activity) Logging notes, chatting with your team, or attending a learning session Supporting a residents family to understand how to walk the recovery journey with them Skills and experiences Has a Cert IV in Mental Health, Community Services, or similarand experience in mental health Is emotionally intelligent, calm under pressure, and values teamwork Can support someone through a tough moment, not just a task Understands (or wants to learn) recoveryoriented practice Has a current drivers licence and relevant checks Lived experience of recovery (as a consumer, carer or family member) is especially valued here Requirements Cert IV in a mental health or similar and previous experience National Police Clearance (under 6 months old) Working With Children Check First Aid & CPR (HLTAID011, HLTAID010, HLTAID009) Valid drivers licence Contract details This role is fixed term until 30 June 2026, offering 121 hours over 4 weeks. This includes overnights and weekends. About us At Richmind WA, weve been supporting people on their mental health journeys for over 50 years. Were recoveryfirst, lived experienceled, and proudly Rainbow Tick accredited. We walk alongside people with compassion, courage, and belief in their potential. Our services are residential, outreach, and everything in betweenpersoncentred, traumainformed, and inclusive at the core. Our values Living and breathing recovery Being brave and exploring Listening deeply and learning Putting people first Being passionate about inclusion and belonging Benefits Meaningful work, every single day Flexible shift patternsbecause life happens Salary packaging up to $18,640 (boosts your takehome pay) Two bonus leave daysyour birthday + wellbeing leave Training, mentoring, and access to LinkedIn Learning Four weeks of annual leave (with the option to buy more) Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program Long service leave after 5 years Ready to apply? Click Apply with your resume and a short cover letter telling us: Why this role speaks to you How your values align with ours What makes you a great Recovery Support Worker Have questions? Reach out to our People & Capability team: [email protected] We assess applications as theyre received, so dont waitwed love to hear from you. It takes courage to support someones recovery and even more to believe in your own. If this sounds like your kind of purpose, we hope youll apply #J-18808-Ljbffr