Address- Work in a recovery-oriented program offering short-term residential support for people experiencing mental health challenges
- Full-time, ongoing position with access to ongoing support and development/training opportunities
- $41.52ph + super + salary packaging + leave loading
About the opportunity
This is a rare opportunity you will want to be part of. The Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) program is a collaborative service between Wellways and St Vincent's Health. North Fitzroy PARC is located in a community setting and provides an option for people who are becoming unwell, or need a short period of additional support to strengthen their gains from spending time in an inpatient setting. 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.
Employee benefits
- Access to ongoing training, professional development and professional practice supervision
- Salary packaging up to $15,899 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.
- Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take a holiday
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
- Working rights within Australia
- 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 and Working with Children Check - Employee
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
- COVID and Flu Vaccination Certificate or valid medical exemption
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Erin Saar, Program Manager – North Fitzroy PARC at *****@wellways.org
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.
