Recovery Support Worker - Bentley

• Full Time permanent position. 
• Hours are Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 2.30pm – 10.30 pm and Thursday 7am -3pm
• There will also be a sleepover shift weekly on either the Saturday or Sunday night

St Bart’s is a Western Australian not-for-profit organisation founded in 1963 as a small homeless shelter for men. For nearly 60 years, we have been standing by the side of vulnerable Western Australians experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness, mental health challenges, trauma and hardship. Since our foundation, we have evolved into a larger organisation that provides progressive, person-centred and trauma-informed Recovery Support to people in need, regardless of background, age, gender or ethnicity. 

We provide safe, supported accommodation and services to people who need it the most. Each year, we stand by the side of more than 500 of Western Australia’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged people, supporting them on their recovery journeys and empowering them to achieve their goals.

We value our people – employees, volunteers, partners and stakeholders – and appreciate the meaningful contributions they make in the lives of our consumers.

As a Recovery Support Worker, you will be playing a critical role in ensuring a safe, secure and supported environment for all consumers who are experiencing homelessness, mental health or other personal/social challenges. If successful, you will be involved in the consumer’s recovery journey by supporting them to build their capacity and develop the skills required for transition to independent living.

Permanent, full-time opportunity working a fixed roster based at our Bentley Recovery Village. 

The roster for this position is as follows, 

Monday, Friday, 2.30pm – 10.30 pm (afternoon shift loading of 12.5%)

Saturday 2.30pm – 10.30 pm (Saturday loading of 50%)

Sunday 2.30pm – 10.30 pm (Sunday loading of 100%) 

Thursday 7am -3pm (no loading) 

There will also be a sleepover shift weekly on either the Saturday or Sunday night. 

If these hours do not suit, we do have casual work available please refer to our website. 

Taking into consideration the qualifications, skills and experience of the successful applicant the base salary offered for this position spans from $63,646 to $69,436 (pro-rata to hours worked) plus appropriate penalties, allowances and superannuation.

Based on the shifts above, your annual salary would be approximately between $85,000 to $93,500 (inclusive of penalty rates) plus superannuation and salary packaging. 

Please note: any additional hours or changes to hours worked will be paid in accordance with the award and your base rate of pay.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need at least a Certificate III in Community Services, Mental Health or related discipline or working towards a degree in a related field together with demonstrated experience. 

In addition, our ideal candidate:

• Is a great communicator with good interpersonal skills 
• Has knowledge and understanding of wellness, recovery and trauma informed principles
• Can take initiative, problem solve and work autonomously as well as work well under pressure

While your skills and experience are important to us, your values and attitudes are crucial to your success at St Bart’s. We are looking for a candidate who is compassionate and whose values align with St Bart’s  – Empowerment, Innovation, Commitment, Collaboration and Social Justice. We are looking for someone who can help us create and maintain a workplace that fosters inclusion, diversity and a commitment to excellence. 

Our successful candidate must also have (or be willing to obtain):

• A current satisfactory National Police Certificate 
• A First Aid Certificate
• Class C Driver’s License

Why join St Bart’s?

In addition to joining a professional and dedicated team with passion, committed to our values and making a difference within the community, the benefits of working with us are:

• 28 days of annual leave plus leave loading of 17.5%.
• Salary Packaging up to $18,500.
• A culture of learning with development opportunities.
• Corporate discounts and memberships.
• EAP program accessible for you, your close family and members of your household.

How to Apply?

We want to know about you – why you want to work with us and how your skills, qualifications and experience align with the position requirements. 

To apply, please submit your current resume and a cover letter that demonstrates your suitability for the position.

For further information about the role, please contact Amy Anderson on 0422 214 ***.

Applications will be reviewed as received. You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible. 

St Bart’s is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTI and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.