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Senior Recovery Worker - Bairnsdale

Wellways Australia
  • Part time (30.5 hours per week), ongoing opportunity to work with participants while also supporting and mentoring the PARC team
  • Work in a recovery-oriented program offering short-term residential support for people experiencing mental health challenges 
  • $74k annual salary (pro rata) + super + salary packaging + leave loading

About the opportunity

This is a rare opportunity you will want to be part of. In partnership with LaTrobe Regional Hospital, Wellways delivers Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) services across Gippsland. Our multidisciplinary recovery teams are creative, motivated and focused on ensuring positive experiences for participants and their loved ones.

The Senior Recovery Worker plays a vital role in working with participants of the program as well as providing senior support to the team and the Program Manager, including direct recovery work with participants, operational support and improvements to support the ongoing quality of the program. 

PARCs operate 24/7 on a rotating roster. Flexibility in availability and willingness to work sleepover shifts is essential for this position. Penalty rates apply for relevant hours.

About the program

PARC is a step up, step down short stay residence that provides clinical and psychosocial support to participants, to prevent the need for hospitalisation or after an inpatient stay to support ongoing recovery. 

All our recovery services value cultural diversity, support and create opportunities for recovery, value peer participation and leadership and are underpinned by evidence-based best practice. 

Why us?

Wellways are a team of approximately 2000 staff and 150 volunteers across 93 sites providing a range of programs, services and supports to people right across Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. We remain committed to our mission, of creating inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential; and we are always on the look-out for like-minded people who would like to be a part of this. 

Employee benefits

  • Access to ongoing training, professional development and professional practice supervision
  • Salary packaging enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing or dining out.
  • 17.5% leave loading

What do you need?

  • Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or related field OR tertiary qualifications in social science or related discipline (current studies also considered)
  • At least 2+ years experience in the field of mental health and/or disability 
  • An understanding of the biopsychosocial model of mental health and social inclusion principles 
  • First Aid Level 2
  • Current valid Driver's Licence and the ability to undertake some travel (Desirable) 
  • Evidence of, or a willingness to undergo a National Police Records Check, Working with Children Check-employment and working rights within Australia 
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
  • COVID Vaccination Certificate or valid medical exemption 

Key Selection Criteria is not required for this position. Please just submit a Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience in the position along with your CV using our online portal.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Kathy Berenger, Manager, Bairnsdale PARC on 0422 283 831

The health and safety of Wellways participants and employees is our highest priority and all Wellways roles are covered by directives that require mandatory COVID vaccinations. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption prior to commencement.

We warmly encourage people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people with a lived experience of mental health and disability to apply. Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.

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