Recovery Support Worker – Night Shift

• 4 nights per week, Tuesday to Friday 22:15 to 07:15.
• 15% Night Shift Loading

“The working culture at St Bart’s is very supportive – it is not like anything I have ever experienced before. I love working here and I would highly encourage people to put their name forward for a role with us”. 

Sandra -   Recovery Support Worker

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.

About the role

We are seeking a permanent Recovery Support Workers for Future Homes, our short-term transitional accommodation service for men at risk of or experiencing homelessness.  

The role is 4 nights per week, Tuesday to Friday 22:15 to 07:15. 

Reporting to the Service Manager, you will provide support to our consumers in their recovery journey to build independence, meet individual goals and review and monitor progress.

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 plus superannuation. This position also attracts a 15% Night Shift loading. 

About you

We are seeking someone who…

• Is recovery focused, has knowledge and understanding of wellness, recovery and trauma informed principles 
• Has great communication skills and can build rapport with our consumers
• Is comfortable working at night
• Tertiary qualification in Community Services, Mental Health or related discipline (minimum Cert III), or working towards a degree in a related field with experience.

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. 

The successful candidate must possess a:

• National Police Clearance, current within three (3) months 
• Current ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence
• First Aid Certificate, current within three (3) years of the issue date 

Why join St Bart’s?

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

• Up to three days additional flexible leave days per year
• Salary Packaging up to $15,900, which allows you to pay for personal expenses with pre-tax earnings, so you pay less tax and your take home pay increases. 
• Corporate discounts and memberships.

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 Sara Zanella, Service Manager on 9323 5170.  

St Bart's reserves the right to close the application period at any time, so it is recommended you 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.