Recovery Worker - Sexual Assault

About the role

The Recovery Worker - Sexual Assault provides mental health-focused support to participants experiencing the impacts of sexual assault, trauma, and abuse through a recovery oriented and trauma informed approach. You'll develop and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external specialist providers to promote seamless, coordinated, and holistic mental health support aligned with individual participant goals, underpinned by best practice governance, training, and specialist support. The Key responsibilities of the role are: Provide person-centred, recovery-oriented support to participants impacted by sexual assault, trauma, and abuse Build safe, respectful, and non-judgemental relationships that promote autonomy, wellbeing and harm minimisation Support participants to access Wellways Connect and other relevant supports Contribute specialist knowledge and guidance to multidisciplinary teams Facilitate inclusive coproduction activities for those experiencing sexual assault, trauma and abuse, ensuring lived experience informs service design. You will also need: Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health, Mental Health Peer Work, Youth Work or Community Services (or equivalent practical experience in a mental health role). Experience supporting participants experiencing the impacts of sexual assault, trauma, and abuse. Strong understanding of recovery‑oriented, trauma‑informed and youth‑focused practice. Experience engaging and supporting young people from diverse identities and backgrounds. Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check Current valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake travel for the role Right to Work within Australia Satisfactory National Police Records Check NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate Wellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading for purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year! Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.