Recovery Support Worker – Midland

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 the Recovery Support Worker, you will be the first point of contact for consumers accessing St Bart’s services. You will play a critical role in ensuring a safe, secure, and supported environment is provided for all consumers, with the aim of building their capacity and developing their skills for transition onto independent living. This is a “lone worker” position working at our 6-bed facility, so your demonstrated ability to work without direct supervision and ability to work within limited direction will make you an ideal candidate for this position.

Your core responsibilities in this position will include:

• Providing day-to-day psychosocial, social, and daily living support to individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental health challenges
• Consistently advocating for consumers to develop networks within the community
• Manage consumer safety and risk, act within St Bart’s policies and report on incidents as required
• Prepare and maintain appropriate records and a range of administrative and housing related tasks

This is a Part time, permanent role - 21.1 hours per week 2 x days one week, 5 days the following, Sunday to Monday. 

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.

About you

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Recovery Support Worker to support our consumers in their recovery journey. To be successful in this position you must be comfortable working alone, able to think on your feet, use your initiative and work as an effective team member.

In addition, our ideal candidate has:

• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skill 
• Minimum certificate III in Community Services, Mental Health or related discipline or working towards a degree in a related field
• Knowledge and understanding of wellness, recovery, and trauma informed principles
• The ability to problem solve and work autonomously while 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:

• 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 Anita McIntyre, Regional Manager Mental Health North on 0421 977 ***.

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.